Cotton furnishing textiles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.0 million of cotton furnishing textiles in 2024 (254 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.0M | 254 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 241 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 207 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $884K | 141 t |
| 2018 | $354K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 270 t |
Where Kenya imports cotton furnishing textiles from
India alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 90% |
| China | $292K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $19K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $16K | 0.4% |
| United States | $12K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.89 per kg, 35% above the world average of $11.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 cotton furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.92): 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 6304.92: Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton furnishing textiles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cotton furnishing textiles worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 254 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton furnishing textiles to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (7%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.89 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $11.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton furnishing textiles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton furnishing textiles?
The HS code for cotton furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.92. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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