Handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.5 million of handbag (fibre or paperboard) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 536 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 190 t |
| 2018 | $396K | 209 t |
| 2017 | $250K | 80 t |
Where Kenya imports handbag (fibre or paperboard) from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 82% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 3.7% |
| United States | $63K | 2.5% |
| India | $43K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $39K | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $16K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $14K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $12K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 83% below the world average of $12.59, 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.
Handbag (fibre or paperboard) exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $767 thousand of handbag (fibre or paperboard) in 2024 (55 tonnes). Italy alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+314% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $571K | 75% |
| Germany | $46K | 6% |
| United States | $14K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $12K | 1.5% |
| Burundi | $11K | 1.4% |
| Botswana | $9K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $8K | 1% |
| Rwanda | $8K | 1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $7K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya handbag (fibre or paperboard) imports (HS 4202.29): 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 4202.29: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), of vulcanised fibre or of paperboard, or wholly or mainly covered with such materials or with paper.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (fibre or paperboard) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported handbag (fibre or paperboard) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (5%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 671% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (fibre or paperboard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $12.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of handbag (fibre or paperboard) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $250 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 909%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
Yes. Kenya exported $767 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard)?
The HS code for handbag (fibre or paperboard) is subheading 4202.29. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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