Carpet and floor covering imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported carpet and floor covering worth $3.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $3.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 662 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 829 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 536 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 418 t |
Where Kenya imports carpet and floor covering from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 62% |
| Turkey | $495K | 15% |
| Egypt | $284K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $183K | 5.4% |
| India | $124K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $39K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $37K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 0.9% |
| Iran | $19K | 0.6% |
| Bangladesh | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 73% below the world average of $4.30, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya carpet and floor covering imports (HS 5705): 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 5705: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; n.e.c. in chapter 57, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of carpet and floor covering imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported carpet and floor covering worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply carpet and floor covering to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 650% on the year.
What is the average import price of carpet and floor covering per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $4.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carpet and floor covering to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 135%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for carpet and floor covering?
The HS code for carpet and floor covering is heading 5705. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5705.00. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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