Illuminated sign imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.1 million of illuminated sign in 2024 (177 tonnes). That is 53% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.7 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 | $3.1M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 250 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 297 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 308 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 262 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 471 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 405 t |
Where Kenya imports illuminated sign from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 58% |
| Turkey | $598K | 19% |
| Malaysia | $511K | 17% |
| Germany | $28K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $24K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $23K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.6% |
| France | $16K | 0.5% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.49 per kg, close to the world average of $20.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Illuminated sign exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported illuminated sign worth $1.3 million (78 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (34%), Uganda (32%), Tanzania (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $421K | 34% |
| Uganda | $397K | 32% |
| Tanzania | $225K | 18% |
| Zambia | $129K | 10% |
| Rwanda | $68K | 5.4% |
| United States | $10K | 0.8% |
| Seychelles | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Comoros | $0K | 0% |
| Somalia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya illuminated sign imports (HS 9405.60): 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 9405.60: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of illuminated sign imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported illuminated sign worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply illuminated sign to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Turkey (19%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of illuminated sign per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.49 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $20.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of illuminated sign to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export illuminated sign?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Uganda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for illuminated sign?
The HS code for illuminated sign is subheading 9405.60. 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?
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