Knitted pile fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported knitted pile fabric worth $12.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $24.5 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 | $12.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $24.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 3.6K t |
Where Kenya imports knitted pile fabric from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.2M | 66% |
| India | $3.4M | 28% |
| Taiwan | $359K | 2.9% |
| Mauritius | $351K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.2% |
| United States | $21K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6001
| 6001.92 | Synthetic pile knit fabric | 57% |
| 6001.21 | Cotton loop pile fabric | 30% |
| 6001.22 | Synthetic loop pile fabric | 9.5% |
| 6001.99 | Pile knit fabric (other fibres) | 1.5% |
| 6001.91 | Cotton pile knit fabric | 1.2% |
| 6001.10 | Long pile knit fabric | 0.7% |
| 6001.29 | Loop pile fabric (other fibres) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, 24% above the world average of $4.44. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya knitted pile fabric imports (HS 6001): 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 6001: Fabrics; pile fabrics, including long pile fabrics and terry fabrics, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted pile fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported knitted pile fabric worth $12.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted pile fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by India (28%) and Taiwan (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 129% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $4.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted pile fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $12.4 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $24.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted pile fabric?
The HS code for knitted pile fabric is heading 6001. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6001.92 (57% of the value) and 6001.21 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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