Battery imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of battery by Kenya reached $23.0 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.5 million.
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 | $23.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 5.9K t |
Where Kenya imports battery from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.5M | 68% |
| Egypt | $4.1M | 18% |
| Singapore | $834K | 3.6% |
| United States | $670K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $654K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $280K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $135K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $128K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $126K | 0.6% |
| France | $119K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 45% |
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 28% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 15% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 6.5% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 3.2% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 1.8% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.84 per kg, 38% below the world average of $7.83, 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.
Battery exports from Kenya
Exports of battery by Kenya reached $948 thousand in 2024 (649 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mozambique grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $599K | 63% |
| Malawi | $173K | 18% |
| Mozambique | $57K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $24K | 2.6% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 2.2% |
| Central African Republic | $20K | 2.1% |
| Ethiopia | $19K | 2% |
| South Sudan | $10K | 1% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.6% |
| Madagascar | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya battery imports (HS 8506): 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: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported battery worth $23.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($15.5 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and Singapore (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.84 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $23.0 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $37.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export battery?
Yes. Kenya exported $948 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $22.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8506.50 (45% of the value) and 8506.10 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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