Cotton loop pile fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported cotton loop pile fabric worth $3.7 million (540 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $3.7M | 540 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 166 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 97 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 107 t |
| 2020 | $110K | 18 t |
| 2019 | $130K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $460K | 64 t |
| 2017 | $377K | 56 t |
Where Kenya imports cotton loop pile fabric from
India alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.4M | 93% |
| Taiwan | $159K | 4.3% |
| China | $115K | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, close to the world average of $8.30.
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 loop pile fabric imports (HS 6001.21): 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 6001.21: Fabrics: looped pile fabrics, of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton loop pile fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cotton loop pile fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 540 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 130 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton loop pile fabric to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Taiwan (4%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton loop pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $8.30 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 loop pile fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $377 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 873%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton loop pile fabric?
The HS code for cotton loop pile fabric is subheading 6001.21. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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