Other headgear imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported other headgear worth $7.7 million (419 tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.7M | 419 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 361 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 914 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 829 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 822 t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 843 t |
Where Kenya imports other headgear from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 66% |
| United States | $693K | 9% |
| India | $681K | 8.8% |
| Czech Republic | $333K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $245K | 3.2% |
| France | $189K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $81K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $74K | 1% |
| Israel | $59K | 0.8% |
| Mauritius | $44K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6506
| 6506.10 | Headgear: safety, whether or not lined or trimmed | 88% |
| 6506.99 | Headgear (other) | 8.7% |
| 6506.91 | Rubber and plastic headgear | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.48 per kg, 33% below the world average of $27.64, 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.
Other headgear exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported other headgear worth $1.1 million (162 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $554K | 52% |
| Uganda | $292K | 27% |
| DR Congo | $134K | 13% |
| Burundi | $63K | 5.8% |
| Rwanda | $18K | 1.7% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.4% |
| Chad | $3K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya other headgear imports (HS 6506): 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 6506: Headgear; n.e.c. in chapter 65, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of other headgear imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other headgear worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 419 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply other headgear to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (9%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 452% on the year.
What is the average import price of other headgear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.48 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $27.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other headgear to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export other headgear?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Uganda and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for other headgear?
The HS code for other headgear is heading 6506. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6506.10 (88% of the value) and 6506.99 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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