Narrow woven fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow woven fabric by Kenya reached $17.6 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 20% 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 | $17.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $15.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 990 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 950 t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
Where Kenya imports narrow woven fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 50% |
| India | $3.8M | 22% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 9.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.4M | 7.9% |
| Taiwan | $736K | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $685K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $213K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 0.3% |
| United States | $30K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $29K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5806
| 5806.20 | Narrow elastic woven fabric | 63% |
| 5806.32 | Narrow synthetic fabric | 22% |
| 5806.10 | Narrow pile fabric | 8.1% |
| 5806.31 | Narrow cotton fabric | 4.9% |
| 5806.39 | Narrow fabric (other materials) | 1% |
| 5806.40 | Bolduc fabric | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.47 per kg, close to the world average of $8.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow woven fabric exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $314 thousand of narrow woven fabric in 2024 (114 tonnes). Most of it went to Republic of the Congo (30%), China (24%), Zimbabwe (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $94K | 30% |
| China | $76K | 24% |
| Zimbabwe | $58K | 19% |
| Ethiopia | $53K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $19K | 6.1% |
| Rwanda | $8K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.9% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya narrow woven fabric imports (HS 5806): 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: Fabrics; narrow woven, other than goods of heading 5807; narrow fabrics consisting of warp without weft assembled by means of an adhesive (bolducs).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow woven fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported narrow woven fabric worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow woven fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by India (22%) and Hong Kong (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 160% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.47 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $8.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow woven fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export narrow woven fabric?
Yes. Kenya exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, China and Zimbabwe. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow woven fabric is heading 5806. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5806.20 (63% of the value) and 5806.32 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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