Mop imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mop by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (444 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | 444 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 467 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 279 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 384 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 582 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 509 t |
Where Kenya imports mop from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 78% |
| India | $102K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $64K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $48K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $47K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $45K | 2% |
| Egypt | $35K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $28K | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $18K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.13 per kg, close to the world average of $5.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mop exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported mop worth $1.0 million (480 tonnes). Most of it went to Ghana (20%), Mozambique (15%), Malawi (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $200K | 20% |
| Mozambique | $155K | 15% |
| Malawi | $145K | 14% |
| Zambia | $119K | 12% |
| Uganda | $91K | 9% |
| Madagascar | $74K | 7.4% |
| DR Congo | $59K | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $46K | 4.6% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 4.4% |
| Rwanda | $44K | 4.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya mop imports (HS 9603.90): 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 9603.90: Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of mop imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported mop worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply mop to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (4%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average import price of mop per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.13 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $5.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mop to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export mop?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ghana, Mozambique and Malawi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mop?
The HS code for mop is subheading 9603.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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