Furnishing textile imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of furnishing textile by Kenya reached $38.1 million in 2024 (10.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $54.7 million.
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 | $38.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2023 | $54.7M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $37.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $49.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $17.0M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $21.8M | 5.1K t |
Where Kenya imports furnishing textile from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Tanzania (28%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 47% |
| Tanzania | $10.7M | 28% |
| India | $4.2M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Uganda | $652K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $372K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $289K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $223K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $88K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6304
| 6304.91 | Knitted furnishing textiles | 59% |
| 6304.93 | Synthetic furnishing textiles | 12% |
| 6304.92 | Cotton furnishing textiles | 11% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads | 7.6% |
| 6304.20 | Bed nets | 5.9% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing textiles (other) | 3.2% |
| 6304.11 | Knitted bedspreads | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 54% below the world average of $7.81, 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.
Furnishing textile exports from Kenya
Exports of furnishing textile by Kenya reached $3.7 million in 2024 (689 tonnes). Most of it went to Sudan (23%), South Sudan (21%), Ethiopia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $865K | 23% |
| South Sudan | $789K | 21% |
| Ethiopia | $720K | 19% |
| Somalia | $384K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $316K | 8.4% |
| Burundi | $179K | 4.8% |
| Uganda | $136K | 3.6% |
| Mozambique | $122K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $88K | 2.3% |
| Rwanda | $31K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya furnishing textile imports (HS 6304): 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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Common questions
What is the value of furnishing textile imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported furnishing textile worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnishing textile to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by Tanzania (28%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnishing textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $7.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnishing textile to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.8 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2023 at $54.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export furnishing textile?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
The HS code for furnishing textile is heading 6304. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6304.91 (59% of the value) and 6304.93 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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