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Kenya: Telecommunications Instrument Market 2025

Telecommunications Instrument Market Size in Kenya

After three years of growth, the Kenyan telecommunications instrument market decreased by -91.6% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a abrupt decrease. Telecommunications instrument consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Telecommunications Instrument Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, telecommunications instrument exports from Kenya soared to X units, with an increase of 200% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 268% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a precipitous setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X units), Sweden (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main destinations of telecommunications instrument exports from Kenya, with a combined 76% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +26.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for telecommunications instrument exported from Kenya were Tanzania ($X), the UK ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +34.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average telecommunications instrument export price amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -9.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 328% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burundi (+355.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Telecommunications Instrument Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, purchases abroad of telecommunications instruments decreased by -88.8% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 128%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, telecommunications instrument imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 128%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X units), Hong Kong SAR (X units) and Tanzania (X units) were the main suppliers of telecommunications instrument imports to Kenya, with a combined 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest telecommunications instrument suppliers to Kenya were China ($X), South Africa ($X) and Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined 35% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +51.7%, saw 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

The average telecommunications instrument import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, declining by -23.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 62% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2020, and then plummeted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for telecommunications instruments in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of telecommunications instrument consumption in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 40% share of global consumption. Japan, Germany, France, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Mexico, the UK, Lithuania and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

What are the largest producers of telecommunications instruments in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of telecommunications instrument production in 2021 were China, the United States and Malaysia, with a combined 51% share of global production. These countries were followed by Germany, India, Japan, France, Singapore, the UK, Lithuania, Hong Kong SAR, Mexico and Saudi Arabia, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of telecommunications instruments to Kenya?

In value terms, Switzerland constituted the largest supplier of telecommunications instrument to Kenya, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by South Africa, with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.7% share.

What are the leading importers of telecommunications instruments from Kenya?

In value terms, the largest markets for telecommunications instrument exported from Kenya were the UK $886), Sweden $651) and the Philippines $119), together accounting for 74% of total exports.

What is the average export price for telecommunications instruments in Kenya?

In 2021, the average telecommunications instrument export price amounted to $193 per unit, rising by 66% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for telecommunications instruments in Kenya?

The average telecommunications instrument import price stood at $844 per unit in 2021, picking up by 212% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the telecommunications instrument market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 26514400 - Instruments and apparatus, for telecommunications

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024