Video recorder imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported video recorder worth $4.6 million (82 tonnes). Value rose 198% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.7 million.
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 | $4.6M | 83 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 154 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 134 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 180 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 346 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.7M | 28 t |
Where Kenya imports video recorder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 96% |
| Vietnam | $35K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $11K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $10K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8521
| 8521.90 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: other than magnetic tape-type | 98% |
| 8521.10 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: magnetic tape-type | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8521.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.76 per kg, close to the world average of $52.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Video recorder exports from Kenya
Exports of video recorder by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.4M | 100% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| Cameroon | $1K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
| New Zealand | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya video recorder imports (HS 8521): 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 8521: Video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of video recorder imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported video recorder worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 198% on 2023.
Which countries supply video recorder to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Vietnam (1%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 479% on the year.
What is the average import price of video recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.76 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $52.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of video recorder to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export video recorder?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Ireland and South Africa. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for video recorder?
The HS code for video recorder is heading 8521. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8521.90 (98% of the value) and 8521.10 (2%).
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