Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $189.2 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $189.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $138.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $95.3M | 955 t |
| 2021 | $96.4M | 468 t |
| 2020 | $97.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 253 t |
| 2018 | $94.0M | 552 t |
| 2017 | $86.2M | 435 t |
Where Kenya imports transmission and switching apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), United States (16%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.4M | 47% |
| United States | $29.6M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $23.3M | 12% |
| Mexico | $6.4M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $5.8M | 3.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.7M | 3% |
| Thailand | $4.0M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $2.1M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $126.62 per kg, 42% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported transmission and switching apparatus worth $7.1 million (467 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (30%), Sudan (23%), Netherlands (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.1M | 30% |
| Sudan | $1.6M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 17% |
| Hungary | $719K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $380K | 5.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $261K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $126K | 1.8% |
| Ethiopia | $98K | 1.4% |
| Nigeria | $70K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $55K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $189.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($89.4 million), followed by the United States (16%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $126.62 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86.2 million in 2017 to $189.2 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $107.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Kenya exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Sudan and the Netherlands. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $182.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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