Acrylic blend yarn (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of acrylic blend yarn (other) by Kenya reached $2.2 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.4 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 | $2.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 382 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 334 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 409 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 7.0K t |
Where Kenya imports acrylic blend yarn (other) from
India alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.0M | 94% |
| Egypt | $111K | 5.1% |
| China | $31K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.70, 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 acrylic blend yarn (other) imports (HS 5509.69): 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 5509.69: Yarn: (not sewing thread), of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in item no. 5509.6, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of acrylic blend yarn (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported acrylic blend yarn (other) worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 129 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply acrylic blend yarn (other) to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Egypt (5%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of acrylic blend yarn (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of acrylic blend yarn (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2021 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for acrylic blend yarn (other)?
The HS code for acrylic blend yarn (other) is subheading 5509.69. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5509 page.
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