Jute fiber exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of jute fiber by Kenya reached $9.1 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 95 countries for exports of this product. That is 298% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $14.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2018 | $702K | 464 t |
| 2017 | $375K | 170 t |
Where Kenya exports jute fiber to
Nigeria alone took 97% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+363% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5303
| 5303.10 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie) | 93% |
| 5303.90 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax… | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5303.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 73% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
Jute fiber imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $651 thousand of jute fiber in 2024 (405 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $468K | 72% |
| China | $182K | 28% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya jute fiber exports (HS 5303): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Common questions
What is the value of jute fiber exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported jute fiber worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 95 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 298% on 2023.
Which countries buy jute fiber from Kenya?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and Cote d'Ivoire (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 363% on the year.
What is the average export price of jute fiber per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of jute fiber from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $375 thousand in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $14.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import jute fiber?
Yes. Kenya imported $651 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, China and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute fiber?
The HS code for jute fiber is heading 5303. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5303.10 (93% of the value) and 5303.90 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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