Lithium-ion batteries imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $41.5 million of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 59% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $41.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $37.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.8M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $16.7M | 670 t |
| 2019 | $26.0M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 201 t |
Where Kenya imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+632% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.9M | 75% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 12% |
| Rwanda | $3.1M | 7.5% |
| United States | $873K | 2.1% |
| India | $301K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $274K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $193K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $175K | 0.4% |
| France | $105K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.01 per kg, 37% below the world average of $31.77, 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported lithium-ion batteries worth $1.2 million (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (37%), Uganda (23%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+845% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $431K | 37% |
| Uganda | $271K | 23% |
| Zambia | $141K | 12% |
| Somalia | $73K | 6.3% |
| Rwanda | $70K | 6% |
| Nigeria | $59K | 5.1% |
| South Sudan | $28K | 2.4% |
| Burundi | $17K | 1.4% |
| Ethiopia | $11K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported lithium-ion batteries worth $41.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($30.9 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Rwanda (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.01 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $41.5 million in 2024, an increase of 193%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $40.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 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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