Net fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported net fabric worth $2.1 million (286 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.1M | 286 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 271 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 227 t |
| 2021 | $729K | 243 t |
| 2020 | $438K | 143 t |
| 2019 | $686K | 244 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 247 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 272 t |
Where Kenya imports net fabric from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 95% |
| Vietnam | $58K | 2.8% |
| India | $21K | 1% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5804
| 5804.21 | Machine-made lace, synthetic | 66% |
| 5804.10 | Tulle or net fabric | 27% |
| 5804.30 | Lace: hand-made, in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06) | 4% |
| 5804.29 | Machine-made lace (natural) | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, 26% below the world average of $9.95, 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 net fabric imports (HS 5804): 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 5804: Tulles and other net fabrics; not including woven, knitted or crocheted fabrics; lace in the piece, in strips or in motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of net fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported net fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 286 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply net fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Vietnam (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of net fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $9.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of net fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for net fabric?
The HS code for net fabric is heading 5804. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5804.21 (66% of the value) and 5804.10 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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