Transformer imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer by Kenya reached $110.4 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $110.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $71.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $89.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $102.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $84.1M | 8.9K t |
| 2019 | $115.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $117.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $71.5M | 5.8K t |
Where Kenya imports transformer from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), India (28%), Indonesia (3%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.1M | 49% |
| India | $30.5M | 28% |
| Indonesia | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 48% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 15% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 13% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 7.8% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 7.6% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 3.2% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 2.5% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.17 per kg, 52% below the world average of $23.20, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Transformer exports from Kenya
Exports of transformer by Kenya reached $5.6 million in 2024 (523 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (21%), Tanzania (17%), Uganda (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.2M | 21% |
| Tanzania | $979K | 17% |
| Uganda | $722K | 13% |
| Rwanda | $541K | 9.6% |
| Zambia | $537K | 9.6% |
| Nigeria | $298K | 5.3% |
| Seychelles | $218K | 3.9% |
| Ethiopia | $142K | 2.5% |
| Sudan | $134K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $114K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya transformer imports (HS 8504): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported transformer worth $110.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($54.1 million), followed by India (28%) and Indonesia (3%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.17 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.5 million in 2017 to $110.4 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2018 at $117.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export transformer?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Tanzania and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $104.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (48% of the value) and 8504.90 (15%).
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