Dyed light plain cotton blend fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric by Kenya reached $8.2 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 153 countries. That is 69% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 789 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 656 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 712 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 720 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 412 t |
Where Kenya imports dyed light plain cotton blend fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 86% |
| India | $576K | 7.1% |
| Pakistan | $294K | 3.6% |
| Hong Kong | $251K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.73 per kg, 40% below the world average of $11.18, 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 light plain cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210.31): 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 5210.31: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing 200g/m2 or less, dyed, plain weave.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dyed light plain cotton blend fabric worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 153 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed light plain cotton blend fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by India (7%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed light plain cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.73 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $11.18 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 light plain cotton blend fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 272%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed light plain cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for dyed light plain cotton blend fabric is subheading 5210.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5210 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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