Carded synthetic staple fibre imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $2.7 million (973 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.4 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 | $2.7M | 973 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 976 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $424K | 191 t |
Where Kenya imports carded synthetic staple fibre from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 66% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.8M | 66% |
| Thailand | $770K | 28% |
| South Korea | $109K | 4% |
| Zambia | $33K | 1.2% |
| China | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5506
| 5506.30 | Carded acrylic staple fiber | 96% |
| 5506.90 | Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 5506, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning | 4% |
| 5506.20 | Carded polyester staple fiber | 0.2% |
| 5506.10 | Carded nylon staple fiber | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, close to the world average of $3.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Carded synthetic staple fibre exports from Kenya
Exports of carded synthetic staple fibre by Kenya reached $617 thousand in 2024 (817 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $617K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya carded synthetic staple fibre imports (HS 5506): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5506: Synthetic staple fibres, carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinning.
Common questions
What is the value of carded synthetic staple fibre imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported carded synthetic staple fibre worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 973 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply carded synthetic staple fibre to Kenya?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 778% on the year.
What is the average import price of carded synthetic staple fibre per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $3.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carded synthetic staple fibre to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $424 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 540%. The peak was 2022 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export carded synthetic staple fibre?
Yes. Kenya exported $617 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre?
The HS code for carded synthetic staple fibre is heading 5506. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5506.30 (96% of the value) and 5506.90 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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