Dyed cotton knit fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $39.3 million of dyed cotton knit fabric in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $39.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $40.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports dyed cotton knit fabric from
Most of the value came from India (45%), Sri Lanka (17%), Tanzania (16%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $17.6M | 45% |
| Sri Lanka | $6.5M | 17% |
| Tanzania | $6.4M | 16% |
| China | $3.9M | 10% |
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 6.7% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $370K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $228K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $198K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $51K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, 20% above the world average of $6.80. 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.
Dyed cotton knit fabric exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $466 thousand of dyed cotton knit fabric in 2024 (137 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (49%), Rwanda (24%), Uganda (14%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $228K | 49% |
| Rwanda | $110K | 24% |
| Uganda | $63K | 14% |
| India | $34K | 7.2% |
| Ethiopia | $26K | 5.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya dyed cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.22): 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 6006.22: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed cotton knit fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dyed cotton knit fabric worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed cotton knit fabric to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by Sri Lanka (17%) and Tanzania (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed cotton knit fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 312%. The peak was 2023 at $40.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export dyed cotton knit fabric?
Yes. Kenya exported $466 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $38.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for dyed cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.22. 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?
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