Eyeglasses and goggles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of eyeglasses and goggles by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). That is 113% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.2 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 | $2.5M | 203 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 103 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 271 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 252 t |
Where Kenya imports eyeglasses and goggles from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 51% |
| Singapore | $787K | 31% |
| India | $92K | 3.6% |
| United States | $70K | 2.8% |
| Mauritius | $53K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $48K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $30K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $27K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.46 per kg, 61% below the world average of $31.86, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya eyeglasses and goggles imports (HS 9004.90): 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 9004.90: Spectacles, goggles and the like: (other than sunglasses) corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses and goggles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported eyeglasses and goggles worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 203 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses and goggles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Singapore (31%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses and goggles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.46 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $31.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of eyeglasses and goggles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses and goggles?
The HS code for eyeglasses and goggles is subheading 9004.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9004 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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