Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $27.7 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.4 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 | $27.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $30.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $42.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $36.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya imports light synthetic cotton blend from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Hong Kong (27%), Vietnam (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 43% |
| Hong Kong | $7.6M | 27% |
| Vietnam | $4.1M | 15% |
| Pakistan | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 5% |
| Indonesia | $226K | 0.8% |
| India | $223K | 0.8% |
| United States | $199K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $161K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $79K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 41% |
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 39% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 8.2% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 6.2% |
| 5513.12 | Fabrics, woven: 3-thread or 4-thread twill, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such, mixed mainly or solely with… | 1.5% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 1.5% |
| 5513.49 | Light acrylic cotton blend, printed | 0.8% |
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.47 per kg, close to the world average of $6.22.
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 synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $27.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Hong Kong (27%) and Vietnam (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.22 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 synthetic cotton blend to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $27.7 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2021 at $42.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5513.23 (41% of the value) and 5513.21 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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