Costume jewelry imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported costume jewelry worth $2.2 million (410 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.2 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 | $2.2M | 410 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 312 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 415 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 278 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 828 t |
Where Kenya imports costume jewelry from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 70% |
| South Africa | $130K | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $128K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $113K | 5.1% |
| India | $72K | 3.3% |
| Bangladesh | $42K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $41K | 1.9% |
| United States | $33K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $15K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7117
| 7117.19 | Base metal costume jewelry | 51% |
| 7117.90 | Non-metal costume jewelry | 46% |
| 7117.11 | Base metal cuff links | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.38 per kg, 86% below the world average of $37.81, 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.
Costume jewelry exports from Kenya
Exports of costume jewelry by Kenya reached $1.1 million in 2024 (30 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), Germany (17%), United Arab Emirates (5%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+199% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $340K | 31% |
| Germany | $185K | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $51K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $46K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 3.9% |
| Slovakia | $43K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $34K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya costume jewelry imports (HS 7117): 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 7117: Imitation jewellery.
Common questions
What is the value of costume jewelry imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported costume jewelry worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 410 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply costume jewelry to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of costume jewelry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.38 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $37.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of costume jewelry to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export costume jewelry?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for costume jewelry?
The HS code for costume jewelry is heading 7117. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 7117.19 (51% of the value) and 7117.90 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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