Bed linen imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bed linen by Kenya reached $18.1 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Kenya imports bed linen from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.7M | 70% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 11% |
| India | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $585K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $270K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $259K | 1.4% |
| Ethiopia | $237K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $140K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $138K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6302
| 6302.60 | Cotton terry towels | 21% |
| 6302.22 | Printed polyester bed linen | 19% |
| 6302.32 | Polyester bed linen | 11% |
| 6302.10 | Knitted bed linen | 10% |
| 6302.31 | Cotton bed linen | 9.2% |
| 6302.29 | Printed bed linen (other) | 6.1% |
| 6302.93 | Synthetic kitchen and toilet linen | 5.5% |
| 6302.53 | Polyester table linen | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.24 per kg, 58% below the world average of $7.70, 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.
Bed linen exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $650 thousand of bed linen in 2024 (74 tonnes). Most of it went to France (25%), Tanzania (15%), Burundi (14%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $159K | 25% |
| Tanzania | $95K | 15% |
| Burundi | $90K | 14% |
| Germany | $52K | 7.9% |
| Somalia | $39K | 5.9% |
| Ghana | $24K | 3.7% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $21K | 3.2% |
| Jordan | $17K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bed linen imports (HS 6302): 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 6302: Bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen.
Common questions
What is the value of bed linen imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bed linen worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply bed linen to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Pakistan (11%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of bed linen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.24 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $7.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bed linen to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $18.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export bed linen?
Yes. Kenya exported $650 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Tanzania and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bed linen?
The HS code for bed linen is heading 6302. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6302.60 (21% of the value) and 6302.22 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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