Heavy synthetic cotton blend imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.6 million of heavy synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 50% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $13.9 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 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 730 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 732 t |
Where Kenya imports heavy synthetic cotton blend from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 74% |
| Pakistan | $500K | 5.8% |
| United States | $461K | 5.4% |
| India | $396K | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $332K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $295K | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $191K | 2.2% |
| Thailand | $24K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5514
| 5514.22 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill dyed | 45% |
| 5514.49 | Heavy acrylic cotton blend, printed | 17% |
| 5514.23 | Other weave heavy polyester | 6.6% |
| 5514.42 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill printed | 6.2% |
| 5514.11 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 5.7% |
| 5514.30 | Heavy synthetic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 5.5% |
| 5514.21 | Plain weave heavy polyester | 5% |
| 5514.12 | Heavy polyester cotton blend, twill | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.28 per kg, close to the world average of $4.94.
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 heavy synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5514): 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 5514: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy synthetic cotton blend imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported heavy synthetic cotton blend worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy synthetic cotton blend to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by Pakistan (6%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 329% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.28 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.94 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 synthetic cotton blend to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. The peak was 2021 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for heavy synthetic cotton blend is heading 5514. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5514.22 (45% of the value) and 5514.49 (17%).
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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