Knitted furnishing textiles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $22.5 million of knitted furnishing textiles in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $31.5 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 | $22.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 906 t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 4.5K t |
Where Kenya imports knitted furnishing textiles from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (48%), China (44%), Vietnam (5%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+377% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $10.7M | 48% |
| China | $9.9M | 44% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $277K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $190K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $153K | 0.7% |
| India | $76K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $56K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 42% below the world average of $5.67, 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.
Knitted furnishing textiles exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.6 million of knitted furnishing textiles in 2024 (460 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Sudan (32%), Ethiopia (23%), South Sudan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+859% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $855K | 33% |
| Ethiopia | $615K | 23% |
| South Sudan | $391K | 15% |
| DR Congo | $275K | 11% |
| Somalia | $142K | 5.4% |
| Uganda | $112K | 4.3% |
| Mozambique | $91K | 3.5% |
| Burundi | $82K | 3.1% |
| Chad | $16K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $15K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya knitted furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted furnishing textiles to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by China (44%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 377% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $5.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitted furnishing textiles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2021 at $31.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export knitted furnishing textiles?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Sudan, Ethiopia and South Sudan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. 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 6304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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