Bedding imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bedding by Kenya reached $6.9 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $17.7 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 | $6.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 729 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 780 t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports bedding from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 74% |
| Egypt | $176K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $175K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $135K | 2% |
| India | $124K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $123K | 1.8% |
| Bangladesh | $103K | 1.5% |
| United States | $94K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $87K | 1.3% |
| Morocco | $86K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 9404
| 9404.90 | Pillow and cushion | 64% |
| 9404.10 | Mattress support | 14% |
| 9404.29 | Spring mattress | 13% |
| 9404.21 | Foam mattress | 4.6% |
| 9404.30 | Sleeping bag | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 55% below the world average of $5.99, 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.
Bedding exports from Kenya
Exports of bedding by Kenya reached $2.7 million in 2024 (715 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (49%), South Sudan (25%), DR Congo (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+205% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.3M | 49% |
| South Sudan | $661K | 25% |
| DR Congo | $186K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $121K | 4.5% |
| Ethiopia | $100K | 3.7% |
| Somalia | $79K | 3% |
| Rwanda | $46K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $32K | 1.2% |
| Burundi | $29K | 1.1% |
| Maldives | $17K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya bedding imports (HS 9404): 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 9404: Mattress supports; articles of bedding (e.g. mattresses, quilts, eiderdowns, cushions pouffes and pillows), fitted with springs or stuffed, whether or not covered.
Common questions
What is the value of bedding imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported bedding worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bedding to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 301% on the year.
What is the average import price of bedding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $5.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bedding to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export bedding?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for bedding?
The HS code for bedding is heading 9404. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9404.90 (64% of the value) and 9404.10 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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