Unmounted loudspeakers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported unmounted loudspeakers worth $7.6 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $7.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 466 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 309 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 97 t |
Where Kenya imports unmounted loudspeakers from
China alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 88% |
| Vietnam | $281K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $233K | 3.1% |
| India | $57K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $55K | 0.7% |
| United States | $53K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $34K | 0.4% |
| France | $30K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.10 per kg, 88% below the world average of $17.49, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya unmounted loudspeakers imports (HS 8518.29): 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 8518.29: Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosures.
Common questions
What is the value of unmounted loudspeakers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unmounted loudspeakers worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply unmounted loudspeakers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of unmounted loudspeakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.10 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $17.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unmounted loudspeakers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. The peak was 2021 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unmounted loudspeakers?
The HS code for unmounted loudspeakers is subheading 8518.29. 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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