Narrow knitted fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of narrow knitted fabric in 2024 (321 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.3 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 | $2.2M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 247 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 396 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 344 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 492 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 430 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 201 t |
Where Kenya imports narrow knitted fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 51% |
| India | $807K | 36% |
| Sri Lanka | $233K | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $54K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6002
| 6002.90 | Narrow elastic or rubber knit | 82% |
| 6002.40 | Narrow elastic knit fabric | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.99 per kg, close to the world average of $6.77.
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 knitted fabric imports (HS 6002): 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 6002: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow knitted fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported narrow knitted fabric worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow knitted fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (36%) and Sri Lanka (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow knitted fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of narrow knitted fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2019 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow knitted fabric?
The HS code for narrow knitted fabric is heading 6002. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6002.90 (82% of the value) and 6002.40 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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