Lithium primary batteries imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithium primary batteries by Kenya reached $10.4 million in 2024 (728 tonnes). That is 45% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $10.4M | 728 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 321 t |
| 2022 | $864K | 101 t |
| 2021 | $687K | 14 t |
| 2020 | $665K | 98 t |
| 2019 | $487K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 444 t |
| 2017 | $884K | 8 t |
Where Kenya imports lithium primary batteries from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 91% |
| Netherlands | $273K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $187K | 1.8% |
| France | $113K | 1.1% |
| United States | $77K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $58K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $46K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21K | 0.2% |
| India | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.26 per kg, 70% below the world average of $47.98, 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 lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported lithium primary batteries worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 728 tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (3%) and Egypt (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 665% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.26 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $47.98 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 primary batteries to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $884 thousand in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. 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 8506 page.
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