Kenya: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan network communications equipment market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -46.4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a abrupt descent. Network communications equipment consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of network communications equipment exported from Kenya skyrocketed to X units, growing by 20% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 132%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Somalia (X units) and Mali (X units) were the main destinations of network communications equipment exports from Kenya, with a combined 48% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mali (with a CAGR of +20.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for network communications equipment exported from Kenya were the UK ($X), Mali ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 47% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Mali, with a CAGR of +19.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, network communications equipment export price decreased by -15.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 71% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tanzania (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of network communications equipment imported into Kenya fell sharply to X units, waning by -62.1% compared with the year before. In general, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 146%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units) and the UK (X units) were the main suppliers of network communications equipment imports to Kenya, with a combined 60% share of total imports. Denmark, the Czech Republic, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, the Netherlands, South Africa, Japan, the United States and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +13.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and South Africa ($X) appeared to be the largest network communications equipment suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 43% of total imports. The United States, South Korea, the UK, Denmark, Hong Kong SAR, Germany, the Czech Republic, Japan and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Denmark, with a CAGR of +22.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average network communications equipment import price amounted to $X per unit, rising by 86% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 119%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per unit), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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