Made-up textile articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported made-up textile articles worth $10.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $21.0 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 | $10.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.4M | 865 t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Kenya imports made-up textile articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+564% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 53% |
| India | $2.7M | 25% |
| Turkey | $400K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $370K | 3.5% |
| United States | $329K | 3.1% |
| Uganda | $279K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $118K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $104K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $80K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6307
| 6307.90 | Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | 60% |
| 6307.10 | Cleaning cloths | 33% |
| 6307.20 | Life-jackets | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.89 per kg, close to the world average of $8.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Made-up textile articles exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $753 thousand of made-up textile articles in 2024 (85 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (32%), DR Congo (15%), Rwanda (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Sudan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $239K | 32% |
| DR Congo | $113K | 15% |
| Rwanda | $78K | 10% |
| Ethiopia | $77K | 10% |
| Somalia | $53K | 7% |
| Jordan | $27K | 3.6% |
| Zambia | $19K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 2.3% |
| Sudan | $15K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya made-up textile articles imports (HS 6307): 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 6307: Textiles; made up articles n.e.c. in chapter 63, including dress patterns.
Common questions
What is the value of made-up textile articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported made-up textile articles worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply made-up textile articles to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by India (25%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of made-up textile articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.89 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $8.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of made-up textile articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2020 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export made-up textile articles?
Yes. Kenya exported $753 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, the DR Congo and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for made-up textile articles?
The HS code for made-up textile articles is heading 6307. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6307.90 (60% of the value) and 6307.10 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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