Universal AC/DC motors imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of universal ac/dc motors by Kenya reached $3.6 million in 2024 (278 tonnes). That is 86% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% 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 | $3.6M | 278 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 193 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 32 t |
| 2020 | $203K | 14 t |
| 2019 | $287K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $120K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $107K | 3 t |
Where Kenya imports universal ac/dc motors from
India alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 54% |
| Italy | $543K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $460K | 13% |
| China | $378K | 10% |
| Germany | $80K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $64K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.9% |
| United States | $23K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.07 per kg, 55% above the world average of $8.45. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya universal ac/dc motors imports (HS 8501.20): 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 8501.20: Electric motors: universal AC/DC of an output exceeding 37.5W.
Common questions
What is the value of universal ac/dc motors imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported universal ac/dc motors worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply universal ac/dc motors to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Taiwan (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 595% on the year.
What is the average import price of universal ac/dc motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.07 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $8.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of universal ac/dc motors to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $107 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for universal ac/dc motors?
The HS code for universal ac/dc motors is subheading 8501.20. 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 8501 page.
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