Light cotton blend fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $13.6 million of light cotton blend fabric in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $13.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Kenya imports light cotton blend fabric from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 73% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 12% |
| India | $1.6M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $251K | 1.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $81K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $23K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5210
| 5210.31 | Dyed light plain cotton blend fabric | 60% |
| 5210.39 | Dyed light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 13% |
| 5210.51 | Printed light plain cotton blend fabric | 9.4% |
| 5210.21 | Bleached light plain cotton blend fabric | 6.8% |
| 5210.49 | Multi-colour light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 2.7% |
| 5210.32 | Dyed light twill cotton blend fabric | 2% |
| 5210.41 | Multi-colour light plain cotton blend fabric | 1.9% |
| 5210.29 | Bleached light woven cotton blend fabric (other weaves) | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.86 per kg, 37% below the world average of $9.33, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya light cotton blend fabric imports (HS 5210): 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 5210: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, mixed mainly or solely with man-made fibres, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton blend fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported light cotton blend fabric worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton blend fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Pakistan (12%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton blend fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.86 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $9.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton blend fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton blend fabric?
The HS code for light cotton blend fabric is heading 5210. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5210.31 (60% of the value) and 5210.39 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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