Artificial tow imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.9 million of artificial tow in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 54% 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 | $11.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $568K | 117 t |
Where Kenya imports artificial tow from
Most of the value came from Singapore (47%), Switzerland (32%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $5.6M | 47% |
| Switzerland | $3.8M | 32% |
| United States | $2.5M | 21% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.01 per kg, close to the world average of $6.52.
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 tow imports (HS 5502): 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 5502: Artificial filament tow.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial tow imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported artificial tow worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial tow to Kenya?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Switzerland (32%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial tow per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.01 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.52 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 tow to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $568 thousand in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial tow?
The HS code for artificial tow is heading 5502. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5502.10. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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