Electric light fixture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported electric light fixture worth $47.0 million (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $91.3 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 | $47.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $91.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $45.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $51.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $47.5M | 5.1K t |
Where Kenya imports electric light fixture from
China alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.3M | 92% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $431K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $390K | 0.8% |
| United States | $343K | 0.7% |
| India | $334K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $154K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $147K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $128K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, 59% below the world average of $16.40, 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.
Electric light fixture exports from Kenya
Exports of electric light fixture by Kenya reached $4.0 million in 2024 (314 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (23%), Zambia (18%), Tanzania (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Djibouti grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $932K | 23% |
| Zambia | $738K | 18% |
| Tanzania | $451K | 11% |
| Malawi | $431K | 11% |
| Djibouti | $254K | 6.4% |
| Burkina Faso | $181K | 4.5% |
| Somalia | $160K | 4% |
| South Africa | $103K | 2.6% |
| Burundi | $98K | 2.5% |
| Cameroon | $98K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya electric light fixture imports (HS 9405.40): 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 9405.40: Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of electric light fixture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported electric light fixture worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric light fixture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($43.3 million), followed by France (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 715% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric light fixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $16.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric light fixture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.5 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $91.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export electric light fixture?
Yes. Kenya exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Zambia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $43.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric light fixture?
The HS code for electric light fixture is subheading 9405.40. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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