Linen fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported linen fabric worth $3.6 million (271 tonnes). Value rose 6857% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 76% a year on average.
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 | $3.6M | 271 t |
| 2023 | $52K | 5 t |
| 2022 | $167K | 30 t |
| 2021 | $55K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $49K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $174K | 9 t |
| 2018 | $58K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $68K | 19 t |
Where Kenya imports linen fabric from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 98% |
| United Kingdom | $29K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5309
| 5309.29 | Dyed linen blend fabric | 92% |
| 5309.21 | Linen blend fabric (natural) | 5.3% |
| 5309.19 | Dyed linen fabric | 2.3% |
| 5309.11 | Pure linen fabric (natural) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.32 per kg, 35% below the world average of $20.60, 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 linen fabric imports (HS 5309): 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 5309: Woven fabrics of flax.
Common questions
What is the value of linen fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported linen fabric worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 271 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply linen fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (1%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 725% on the year.
What is the average import price of linen fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.32 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $20.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of linen fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $529 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for linen fabric?
The HS code for linen fabric is heading 5309. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5309.29 (92% of the value) and 5309.21 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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