Dyed nylon fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dyed nylon fabric by Kenya reached $26.3 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 181 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $26.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $23.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 823 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 330 t |
Where Kenya imports dyed nylon fabric from
Most of the value came from Hong Kong (42%), China (39%), Pakistan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+898% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.22 per kg, 52% below the world average of $16.99, 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 nylon fabric imports (HS 5407.42): 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 5407.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of filaments of nylon or other polyamides, dyed.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed nylon fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported dyed nylon fabric worth $26.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed nylon fabric to Kenya?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($11.0 million), followed by China (39%) and Pakistan (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 898% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed nylon fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.22 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $16.99 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 nylon fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $26.3 million in 2024, an increase of 746%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed nylon fabric?
The HS code for dyed nylon fabric is subheading 5407.42. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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