Alkaline primary batteries imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkaline primary batteries by Kenya reached $3.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average.
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 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 496 t |
| 2018 | $457K | 104 t |
| 2017 | $263K | 8 t |
Where Kenya imports alkaline primary batteries from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 72% |
| United States | $539K | 16% |
| Belgium | $106K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $67K | 2% |
| Germany | $35K | 1% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 0.6% |
| India | $18K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $12K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, close to the world average of $2.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported alkaline primary batteries worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $262 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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