Other weave polyester cotton imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of other weave polyester cotton by Kenya reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 143 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $18.1 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 | $11.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 940 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 178 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 244 t |
Where Kenya imports other weave polyester cotton from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $6.8M | 59% |
| Vietnam | $2.6M | 23% |
| China | $2.0M | 18% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.47 per kg, 31% above the world average of $7.23. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 other weave polyester cotton imports (HS 5513.23): 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 5513.23: Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of other weave polyester cotton imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported other weave polyester cotton worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 143 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply other weave polyester cotton to Kenya?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Vietnam (23%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of other weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.47 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $7.23 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 weave polyester cotton to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 593%. The peak was 2021 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for other weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for other weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.23. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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