Other synthetic staple fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $28.7 million of other synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 117% 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 | $28.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $24.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Kenya imports other synthetic staple fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+177% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.3M | 53% |
| India | $12.7M | 44% |
| Thailand | $194K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $183K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $144K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $81K | 0.3% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0% |
| Bangladesh | $9K | 0% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5515
| 5515.11 | Polyester and viscose rayon blend | 87% |
| 5515.12 | Polyester and man-made filament blend | 6.5% |
| 5515.19 | Polyester blend fabric (other) | 5% |
| 5515.13 | Polyester and wool blend | 1% |
| 5515.99 | Synthetic blend fabric (other) | 0.7% |
| 5515.29 | Acrylic blend fabric (other) | 0.1% |
| 5515.21 | Acrylic and man-made filament blend | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.04 per kg, close to the world average of $8.27.
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 synthetic staple fabric imports (HS 5515): 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 5515: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 55.
Common questions
What is the value of other synthetic staple fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other synthetic staple fabric worth $28.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 203 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 117% on 2023.
Which countries supply other synthetic staple fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by India (44%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 630% on the year.
What is the average import price of other synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.04 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $8.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other synthetic staple fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $28.7 million in 2024, an increase of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for other synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for other synthetic staple fabric is heading 5515. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5515.11 (87% of the value) and 5515.12 (6%).
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