Jute packing sacks imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.0 million of jute packing sacks in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.2 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 | $3.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 4.0K t |
Where Kenya imports jute packing sacks from
One supplier dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 95% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $2.8M | 95% |
| India | $108K | 3.7% |
| China | $43K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 31% below the world average of $1.56, 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.
Jute packing sacks exports from Kenya
Exports of jute packing sacks by Kenya reached $1.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Pakistan alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 90% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 3.1% |
| Afghanistan | $27K | 1.5% |
| India | $23K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $23K | 1.2% |
| Malaysia | $8K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $8K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.4% |
| Iran | $7K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $7K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya jute packing sacks imports (HS 6305.10): 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 6305.10: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of jute or of other textile bast fibres of heading no. 5303.
Common questions
What is the value of jute packing sacks imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported jute packing sacks worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 200 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply jute packing sacks to Kenya?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (4%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of jute packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $1.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of jute packing sacks to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export jute packing sacks?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Afghanistan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for jute packing sacks?
The HS code for jute packing sacks is subheading 6305.10. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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