Handbag (plastic or textile) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Kenya reached $12.8 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.8 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 | $12.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 510 t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 4.2K t |
Where Kenya imports handbag (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 97% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 97% |
| India | $176K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $78K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $15K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $9K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 90% below the world average of $22.69, 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 (plastic or textile) exports from Kenya
Exports of handbag (plastic or textile) by Kenya reached $219 thousand in 2024 (13 tonnes). Most of it went to China (22%), United States (11%), Norway (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49K | 22% |
| United States | $23K | 11% |
| Norway | $14K | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 6.3% |
| South Korea | $11K | 4.9% |
| Finland | $11K | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $10K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $10K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $7K | 3.1% |
| Seychelles | $7K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya handbag (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.22): 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 4202.22: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of handbag (plastic or textile) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported handbag (plastic or textile) worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply handbag (plastic or textile) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by India (1%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 955% on the year.
What is the average import price of handbag (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $22.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of handbag (plastic or textile) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export handbag (plastic or textile)?
Yes. Kenya exported $219 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the United States and Norway. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for handbag (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for handbag (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.22. 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.
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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