Artificial staple fabric, dyed imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed by Kenya reached $4.9 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 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 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports artificial staple fabric, dyed from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 94% |
| Tanzania | $271K | 5.5% |
| South Korea | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.92 per kg, 55% below the world average of $6.54, 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 artificial staple fabric, dyed imports (HS 5516.12): 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 5516.12: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing 85% or more by weight of artificial staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial staple fabric, dyed imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported artificial staple fabric, dyed worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial staple fabric, dyed to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Tanzania (6%) and South Korea (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial staple fabric, dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.92 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $6.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial staple fabric, dyed to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed?
The HS code for artificial staple fabric, dyed is subheading 5516.12. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
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