Light polyester cotton blend, printed imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light polyester cotton blend, printed by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 288 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 168 t |
Where Kenya imports light polyester cotton blend, printed from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 60% |
| Pakistan | $468K | 21% |
| China | $328K | 14% |
| Uganda | $104K | 4.6% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 70% below the world average of $7.08, 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 polyester cotton blend, printed imports (HS 5513.41): 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 5513.41: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light polyester cotton blend, printed imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported light polyester cotton blend, printed worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply light polyester cotton blend, printed to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 317% on the year.
What is the average import price of light polyester cotton blend, printed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $7.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light polyester cotton blend, printed to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for light polyester cotton blend, printed?
The HS code for light polyester cotton blend, printed is subheading 5513.41. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
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