Narrow elastic woven fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $11.1 million of narrow elastic woven fabric in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $11.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 879 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 946 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 780 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 422 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 362 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 444 t |
Where Kenya imports narrow elastic woven fabric from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (33%), Sri Lanka (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 41% |
| India | $3.6M | 33% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.3M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $672K | 6.1% |
| Hong Kong | $619K | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $235K | 2.1% |
| Bangladesh | $29K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $28K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $23K | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $23K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.23 per kg, 20% below the world average of $11.61, 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 narrow elastic woven fabric imports (HS 5806.20): 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 5806.20: Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic woven fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow elastic woven fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (33%) and Sri Lanka (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 210% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow elastic woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.23 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $11.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow elastic woven fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 224%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric is subheading 5806.20. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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