Clothing fasteners imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported clothing fasteners worth $3.3 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $3.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 528 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 557 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 613 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 394 t |
Where Kenya imports clothing fasteners from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 75% |
| India | $182K | 5.4% |
| South Korea | $173K | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $149K | 4.5% |
| Bangladesh | $98K | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $74K | 2.2% |
| United States | $61K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $14K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8308
| 8308.10 | Metal hooks | 71% |
| 8308.90 | Metal buckles | 17% |
| 8308.20 | Metal rivets | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 76% below the world average of $13.63, 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 clothing fasteners imports (HS 8308): 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 8308: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle-clasps, hooks, eyes, eyelets etc for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, tubular etc rivets, beads, spangles, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of clothing fasteners imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported clothing fasteners worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply clothing fasteners to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by India (5%) and South Korea (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of clothing fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $13.63 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of clothing fasteners to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for clothing fasteners?
The HS code for clothing fasteners is heading 8308. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8308.10 (71% of the value) and 8308.90 (17%).
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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