Heavy cotton blend fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $14.2 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.8 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 | $14.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Kenya imports heavy cotton blend fabric from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 61% |
| India | $2.7M | 19% |
| Ethiopia | $1.5M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $252K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $39K | 0.3% |
| France | $23K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5211
| 5211.42 | Denim blend | 74% |
| 5211.49 | Multi-colour heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 11% |
| 5211.43 | Multi-colour heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 3.9% |
| 5211.39 | Dyed heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 3.3% |
| 5211.32 | Dyed heavy twill cotton blend fabric | 2.2% |
| 5211.19 | Unbleached heavy woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 2.1% |
| 5211.41 | Multi-colour heavy plain cotton blend fabric | 1.2% |
| 5211.51 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2, printed, plain… | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.05 per kg, close to the world average of $6.17.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy cotton blend fabric exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $1.2 million (168 tonnes). United States alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 94% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $9K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.2% |
| Botswana | $2K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya heavy cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5211): 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 5211: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy cotton blend fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heavy cotton blend fabric worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy cotton blend fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by India (19%) and Ethiopia (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 811% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.05 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heavy cotton blend fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2019 at $19.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export heavy cotton blend fabric?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Spain. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for heavy cotton blend fabric is heading 5211. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5211.42 (74% of the value) and 5211.49 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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