Embroidered fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported embroidered fabric worth $3.2 million (57 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.2M | 57 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 82 t |
| 2022 | $940K | 134 t |
| 2021 | $669K | 113 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 325 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 246 t |
Where Kenya imports embroidered fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 97% |
| Taiwan | $54K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5810
| 5810.92 | Embroidered synthetic fabric | 97% |
| 5810.91 | Embroidered cotton fabric | 1.5% |
| 5810.99 | Embroidered fabric (other materials) | 1.2% |
| 5810.10 | Embroidery, no ground | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.20 per kg, 295% above the world average of $13.99. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya embroidered fabric imports (HS 5810): 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 5810: Embroidery; in the piece, in strips or in motifs.
Common questions
What is the value of embroidered fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported embroidered fabric worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply embroidered fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Taiwan (2%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of embroidered fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.20 per kg in 2024, 295% above the world average of $13.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of embroidered fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for embroidered fabric?
The HS code for embroidered fabric is heading 5810. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5810.92 (97% of the value) and 5810.91 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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