Kenya - Mobile Phones - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Mobile Phone Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
- Mobile Phone Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
- Mobile Phone Imports in Kenya
- Mobile Phone Exports in Kenya
Mobile Phone Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average mobile phone import price amounted to $38 per unit, declining by -56.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 87% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $91 per unit. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($246 per unit), while the price for China ($29 per unit) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+20.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mobile Phone Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022
The average mobile phone export price stood at $94 per unit in 2022, declining by -41.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 158%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $160 per unit in 2021, and then reduced notably in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uganda ($219 per unit), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($38 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 Cote d'Ivoire (+30.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Mobile Phone Imports in Kenya
In 2022, purchases abroad of mobile phones decreased by -88.9% to 879K units, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 8.1M units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, mobile phone imports reduced remarkably to $34M in 2022. Overall, imports faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 413%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $697M in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.
| Import of Mobile Phone in Kenya (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 9.5 | 72.6 | 113 | 22.0 | 32.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | 54.0 | 283 | 527 | 8.1 | -46.9% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 17.5 | 75.9 | 55.1 | 3.0 | -44.4% |
| Others | 4.0 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | -50.0% |
| Total | 85.1 | 436 | 697 | 33.5 | -26.7% |
Top Suppliers of Mobile Phone to Kenya in 2022:
- China (752.6K units)
- Hong Kong SAR (91.3K units)
- United Arab Emirates (33.1K units)
Mobile Phone Exports in Kenya
In 2022, approx. 2.9K units of mobile phones were exported from Kenya; which is down by -8.5% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a dramatic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at 17K units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, mobile phone exports reduced rapidly to $275K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a sharp shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 9.1% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.7M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
| Export of Mobile Phone in Kenya (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Tanzania | 200 | 64.5 | 24.1 | 79.3 | -26.5% |
| Hong Kong SAR | 106 | 169 | 22.9 | 78.9 | -9.4% |
| Malawi | N/A | 1.7 | 5.3 | 42.9 | 402.3% |
| Nigeria | 43.1 | 14.9 | 31.4 | 3.0 | -58.9% |
| Fiji | 36.6 | N/A | 51.9 | N/A | 19.1% |
| Hungary | 33.3 | 3.6 | 0.6 | N/A | -86.6% |
| Burundi | 54.6 | 11.5 | 50.9 | N/A | -3.4% |
| Germany | 108 | 20.8 | 11.0 | N/A | -68.1% |
| United States | 104 | 3.8 | N/A | N/A | -96.3% |
| Netherlands | 275 | 60.4 | 29.5 | N/A | -67.2% |
| Others | 589 | 1,342 | 283 | 70.9 | -50.6% |
| Total | 1,550 | 1,692 | 511 | 275 | -43.8% |
Top Export Markets for Mobile Phone from Kenya in 2022:
- Hong Kong SAR (2082.0 units)
- Tanzania (538.0 units)
- Malawi (214.0 units)
- Nigeria (17.0 units)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the mobile phone 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 26302200 - Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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