Manganese dioxide batteries imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $6.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.3 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 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 749 t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $23.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya imports manganese dioxide batteries from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (42%), China (33%), Singapore (13%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.7M | 42% |
| China | $2.1M | 33% |
| Singapore | $824K | 13% |
| Indonesia | $641K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $82K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 0.4% |
| United States | $24K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $11K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, close to the world average of $5.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Manganese dioxide batteries exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $744 thousand of manganese dioxide batteries in 2024 (563 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $565K | 76% |
| Malawi | $173K | 23% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to Kenya?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (33%) and Singapore (13%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 72%. The peak was 2018 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export manganese dioxide batteries?
Yes. Kenya exported $744 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Malawi and Namibia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. 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.
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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