Hat parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.3 million of hat parts in 2024 (96 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 3846% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 86% 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 | $8.3M | 96 t |
| 2023 | $210K | 69 t |
| 2022 | $143K | 27 t |
| 2021 | $183K | 61 t |
| 2020 | $119K | 50 t |
| 2019 | $121K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $132K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $108K | 28 t |
Where Kenya imports hat parts from
One supplier dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $6.2M | 75% |
| China | $2.1M | 25% |
| India | $16K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Vietnam | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $86.22 per kg, 288% above the world average of $22.25. 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 hat parts imports (HS 6507): 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 6507: Head-bands, linings, covers, hat foundations, hat frames, peaks and chinstraps, for headgear.
Common questions
What is the value of hat parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported hat parts worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 96 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 198 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply hat parts to Kenya?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by China (25%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 906% on the year.
What is the average import price of hat parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $86.22 per kg in 2024, 288% above the world average of $22.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hat parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for hat parts?
The HS code for hat parts is heading 6507. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6507.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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