Flashlight imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $53.8 million of flashlight in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $53.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $55.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 727 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 536 t |
| 2018 | $44.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $44.9M | 929 t |
Where Kenya imports flashlight from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.4M | 99% |
| Hong Kong | $140K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $47K | 0.1% |
| Canada | $39K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $35K | 0.1% |
| France | $26K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0% |
| United States | $14K | 0% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 100% |
| 8513.90 | Flashlight parts | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.27 per kg, 108% above the world average of $15.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flashlight exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported flashlight worth $946 thousand (75 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (25%), Nigeria (21%), Somalia (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $241K | 26% |
| Nigeria | $201K | 21% |
| Somalia | $157K | 17% |
| Uganda | $156K | 17% |
| Malawi | $91K | 9.6% |
| Ethiopia | $39K | 4.1% |
| Botswana | $21K | 2.3% |
| Mozambique | $16K | 1.7% |
| South Sudan | $15K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya flashlight imports (HS 8513): 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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported flashlight worth $53.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($53.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (0%) and the Czech Republic (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.27 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $15.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flashlight to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.9 million in 2017 to $53.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $55.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export flashlight?
Yes. Kenya exported $946 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Nigeria and Somalia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $52.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (100% of the value) and 8513.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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