Transformer and converter parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transformer and converter parts by Kenya reached $16.6 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 136% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
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 | $16.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 942 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 831 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 438 t |
Where Kenya imports transformer and converter parts from
India alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $11.8M | 71% |
| China | $2.8M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $465K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $246K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $192K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $170K | 1% |
| Japan | $153K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $120K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $105K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.90 per kg, 59% below the world average of $14.23, 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 and converter parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $244 thousand of transformer and converter parts in 2024 (14 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (49%), Tanzania (17%), Uganda (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $119K | 49% |
| Tanzania | $41K | 17% |
| Uganda | $22K | 9% |
| Somalia | $20K | 8.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $11K | 4.7% |
| South Sudan | $7K | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $6K | 2.2% |
| Seychelles | $5K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya transformer and converter parts imports (HS 8504.90): 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 8504.90: Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer and converter parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported transformer and converter parts worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 136% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer and converter parts to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by China (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer and converter parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $14.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer and converter parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 461%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export transformer and converter parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $244 thousand 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 $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer and converter parts?
The HS code for transformer and converter parts is subheading 8504.90. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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