Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric by Kenya reached $4.9 million in 2024 (881 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 417% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $4.9M | 881 t |
| 2023 | $940K | 184 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 157 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 336 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 161 t |
Where Kenya imports dyed heavy plain cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 71% |
| Bangladesh | $885K | 18% |
| India | $350K | 7.2% |
| Pakistan | $89K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $85K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0% |
| Burkina Faso | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.51 per kg, 35% below the world average of $8.48, 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 heavy plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.31): 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 5209.31: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dyed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 881 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 417% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed heavy plain cotton fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Bangladesh (18%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 831% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.51 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $8.48 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 heavy plain cotton fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 381%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed heavy plain cotton fabric is subheading 5209.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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