Knit fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported knit fabric worth $143.3 million (21.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $143.3M | 21.8K t |
| 2023 | $113.0M | 18.6K t |
| 2022 | $123.8M | 19.7K t |
| 2021 | $104.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2020 | $66.4M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $82.6M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $54.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $56.5M | 11.6K t |
Where Kenya imports knit fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), Taiwan (21%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $63.9M | 45% |
| Taiwan | $30.5M | 21% |
| India | $20.6M | 14% |
| Sri Lanka | $8.4M | 5.9% |
| Hong Kong | $6.8M | 4.8% |
| Tanzania | $6.7M | 4.7% |
| Pakistan | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $921K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $750K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $416K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6006
| 6006.32 | Dyed synthetic knit fabric | 54% |
| 6006.22 | Dyed cotton knit fabric | 27% |
| 6006.90 | Knit fabric (other fibres) | 5.7% |
| 6006.42 | Dyed artificial knit fabric | 4.2% |
| 6006.34 | Printed synthetic knit fabric | 3.2% |
| 6006.33 | Multi-colour synthetic knit fabric | 1.5% |
| 6006.21 | Unbleached cotton knit fabric | 1.5% |
| 6006.23 | Multi-colour cotton knit fabric | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.56 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit fabric exports from Kenya
Exports of knit fabric by Kenya reached $710 thousand in 2024 (231 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (32%), Rwanda (17%), Yemen (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $228K | 32% |
| Rwanda | $120K | 17% |
| Yemen | $79K | 11% |
| Uganda | $63K | 8.9% |
| Lesotho | $54K | 7.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 5.6% |
| India | $34K | 4.7% |
| United States | $29K | 4% |
| Ethiopia | $27K | 3.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $26K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya knit fabric imports (HS 6006): 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 6006: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of knit fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported knit fabric worth $143.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($63.9 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.56 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $6.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.5 million in 2017 to $143.3 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $93.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export knit fabric?
Yes. Kenya exported $710 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Rwanda and Yemen. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $142.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit fabric?
The HS code for knit fabric is heading 6006. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6006.32 (54% of the value) and 6006.22 (27%).
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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