Dyed cotton fabric (heavy) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported dyed cotton fabric (heavy) worth $3.3 million (699 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 138 countries. Value rose 154% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% 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 | $3.3M | 699 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 452 t |
| 2021 | $488K | 257 t |
| 2020 | $424K | 57 t |
| 2019 | $382K | 77 t |
| 2018 | $368K | 16 t |
| 2017 | $225K | 10 t |
Where Kenya imports dyed cotton fabric (heavy) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 87% |
| Pakistan | $266K | 8% |
| India | $135K | 4.1% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 50% below the world average of $9.47, 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 dyed cotton fabric (heavy) imports (HS 5212.23): 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 5212.23: Fabrics, woven: of cotton, dyed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed cotton fabric (heavy) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dyed cotton fabric (heavy) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 699 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 138 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed cotton fabric (heavy) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Pakistan (8%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed cotton fabric (heavy) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $9.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed cotton fabric (heavy) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $225 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed cotton fabric (heavy)?
The HS code for dyed cotton fabric (heavy) is subheading 5212.23. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5212 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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