Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $3.1 million (379 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.7 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 | $3.1M | 379 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 296 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 223 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 314 t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 2.9K t |
Where Kenya imports cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+796% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 76% |
| Germany | $161K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $94K | 3% |
| Mauritius | $86K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $62K | 2% |
| Bangladesh | $55K | 1.8% |
| Uganda | $41K | 1.3% |
| France | $38K | 1.2% |
| India | $33K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.24 per kg, 44% below the world average of $14.72, 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.
Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $376 thousand (17 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (35%), Japan (19%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $131K | 35% |
| Japan | $73K | 20% |
| France | $33K | 8.9% |
| Canada | $27K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $20K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $19K | 5% |
| Uganda | $12K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $11K | 3% |
| United States | $7K | 1.9% |
| Qatar | $7K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imports (HS 4202.92): 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 4202.92: Cases and containers: n.e.c. in heading 4202, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 379 tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Turkey (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 796% on the year.
What is the average import price of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.24 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $14.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $376 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Japan and France. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other)?
The HS code for cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) is subheading 4202.92. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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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