Blanket imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blanket by Kenya reached $8.0 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.3 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 | $8.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya imports blanket from
China alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 65% |
| India | $1.6M | 20% |
| Pakistan | $355K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $206K | 2.6% |
| Uganda | $185K | 2.3% |
| France | $116K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $96K | 1.2% |
| Ghana | $61K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6301
| 6301.40 | Synthetic fibre blankets | 50% |
| 6301.90 | Blankets (other fibres) | 42% |
| 6301.30 | Cotton blankets | 5.3% |
| 6301.20 | Wool blankets | 1.6% |
| 6301.10 | Electric blankets | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.46, 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.
Blanket exports from Kenya
Exports of blanket by Kenya reached $5.4 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (26%), South Sudan (13%), DR Congo (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.4M | 26% |
| South Sudan | $702K | 13% |
| DR Congo | $647K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $515K | 9.6% |
| Rwanda | $449K | 8.3% |
| Ethiopia | $410K | 7.6% |
| Somalia | $340K | 6.3% |
| Mozambique | $266K | 4.9% |
| Burundi | $207K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $183K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya blanket imports (HS 6301): 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 6301: Blankets and travelling rugs.
Common questions
What is the value of blanket imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported blanket worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply blanket to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by India (20%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of blanket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blanket to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export blanket?
Yes. Kenya exported $5.4 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 $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for blanket?
The HS code for blanket is heading 6301. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6301.40 (50% of the value) and 6301.90 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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