Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.8 million of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 231% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 560 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 480 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 474 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 356 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 397 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 943 t |
Where Kenya imports medium nonwoven synthetic fabric from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 86% |
| Turkey | $251K | 5.3% |
| Czech Republic | $126K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $105K | 2.2% |
| United States | $80K | 1.7% |
| India | $47K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $35K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.88, 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 medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imports (HS 5603.12): 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 5603.12: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 25g/m2 but not more than 70g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported medium nonwoven synthetic fabric worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 231% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and the Czech Republic (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium nonwoven synthetic fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric?
The HS code for medium nonwoven synthetic fabric is subheading 5603.12. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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