Accumulator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $76.4 million of accumulator in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $58.8M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $80.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $69.8M | 10.0K t |
| 2020 | $61.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2019 | $70.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $65.6M | 14.6K t |
| 2017 | $53.8M | 11.2K t |
Where Kenya imports accumulator from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.5M | 61% |
| South Africa | $5.9M | 7.8% |
| India | $5.7M | 7.4% |
| Rwanda | $3.1M | 4.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 2.9% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $789K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 54% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 17% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 14% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 8.8% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 4% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 1.1% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, 59% below the world average of $13.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Accumulator exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $30.0 million of accumulator in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (39%), Tanzania (33%), Malawi (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $11.6M | 39% |
| Tanzania | $9.9M | 33% |
| Malawi | $1.8M | 6% |
| Rwanda | $1.6M | 5.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 4% |
| DR Congo | $733K | 2.4% |
| South Sudan | $609K | 2% |
| Burundi | $486K | 1.6% |
| Sudan | $247K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya accumulator imports (HS 8507): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported accumulator worth $76.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.8 million in 2017 to $76.4 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $80.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export accumulator?
Yes. Kenya exported $30.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Malawi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $46.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (54% of the value) and 8507.20 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Kenya, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
Accumulator product types in Kenya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.