Dyed artificial knit fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed artificial knit fabric by Kenya reached $6.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 119% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 550 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 298 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 333 t |
| 2020 | $78K | 10 t |
| 2019 | $222K | 19 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 276 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 311 t |
Where Kenya imports dyed artificial knit fabric from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 97% |
| Mauritius | $204K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.58 per kg, close to the world average of $5.23.
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 dyed artificial knit fabric imports (HS 6006.42): 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 6006.42: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed artificial knit fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dyed artificial knit fabric worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed artificial knit fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Mauritius (3%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed artificial knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.58 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed artificial knit fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 227%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed artificial knit fabric is subheading 6006.42. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 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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