Other cotton fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported other cotton fabric worth $3.9 million (839 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 154% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $3.9M | 839 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 450 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 741 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 313 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 382 t |
| 2018 | $662K | 28 t |
| 2017 | $375K | 37 t |
Where Kenya imports other cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 81% |
| Pakistan | $463K | 12% |
| India | $145K | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $62K | 1.6% |
| Madagascar | $17K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $15K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5212
| 5212.23 | Dyed cotton fabric (heavy) | 86% |
| 5212.15 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, printed, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 7.4% |
| 5212.12 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, bleached, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 3% |
| 5212.25 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, printed, weighing more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 2.7% |
| 5212.14 | Multi-color cotton fabric (light) | 0.9% |
| 5212.11 | Fabrics, woven: of cotton, unbleached, weighing not more than 200g/m2, n.e.c. in chapter 52 | 0.2% |
| 5212.13 | Dyed cotton fabric (light) | 0.2% |
| 5212.24 | Multi-color cotton fabric (heavy) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.63 per kg, 42% below the world average of $8.01, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya other cotton fabric imports (HS 5212): 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 5212: Other woven fabrics of cotton, n.e.c. in chapter 52.
Common questions
What is the value of other cotton fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other cotton fabric worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 839 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries supply other cotton fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Pakistan (12%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of other cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.63 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $8.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of other cotton fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 934%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other cotton fabric?
The HS code for other cotton fabric is heading 5212. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5212.23 (86% of the value) and 5212.15 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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