Utility meters imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported utility meters worth $43.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% 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 | $43.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 971 t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 410 t |
| 2018 | $41.0M | 917 t |
| 2017 | $52.7M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports utility meters from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.8M | 69% |
| Italy | $11.3M | 26% |
| South Africa | $747K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $229K | 0.5% |
| United States | $204K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $184K | 0.4% |
| France | $146K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $146K | 0.3% |
| India | $145K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $142K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 63% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 26% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 8.5% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.92 per kg, close to the world average of $31.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Utility meters exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $286 thousand of utility meters in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Somalia (47%), Uganda (11%), Zambia (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $135K | 47% |
| Uganda | $31K | 11% |
| Zambia | $31K | 11% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 7.3% |
| Norway | $20K | 6.9% |
| Burundi | $17K | 5.8% |
| Ethiopia | $7K | 2.4% |
| Seychelles | $6K | 2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported utility meters worth $43.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by Italy (26%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.92 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $31.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of utility meters to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.7 million in 2017 to $43.4 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2017 at $52.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export utility meters?
Yes. Kenya exported $286 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9028.30 (62% of the value) and 9028.10 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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