Oil lamp imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil lamp by Kenya reached $12.7 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 116% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $37.6 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 | $12.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 521 t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $776K | 153 t |
Where Kenya imports oil lamp from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.1M | 95% |
| India | $483K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $29K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $29K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $25K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.60 per kg, 94% above the world average of $6.48. 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.
Oil lamp exports from Kenya
Exports of oil lamp by Kenya reached $2.5 million in 2024 (127 tonnes). Most of it went to Zambia (28%), South Sudan (21%), Uganda (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $705K | 28% |
| South Sudan | $532K | 21% |
| Uganda | $307K | 12% |
| Malawi | $225K | 9% |
| Somalia | $198K | 7.9% |
| Rwanda | $152K | 6% |
| DR Congo | $147K | 5.8% |
| Burundi | $73K | 2.9% |
| Ethiopia | $66K | 2.6% |
| Mozambique | $49K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya oil lamp imports (HS 9405.50): 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 9405.50: Lamps and light fittings: non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of oil lamp imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported oil lamp worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 116% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil lamp to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by India (4%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil lamp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.60 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $6.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil lamp to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $776 thousand in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $37.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export oil lamp?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Sudan and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil lamp?
The HS code for oil lamp is subheading 9405.50. 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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