Packing sacks and bags imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported packing sacks and bags worth $16.0 million (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.1 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 | $16.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 40.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.5M | 10.0K t |
Where Kenya imports packing sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (38%), China (21%), Bangladesh (19%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+686% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $6.1M | 38% |
| China | $3.3M | 21% |
| Bangladesh | $3.1M | 19% |
| India | $1.5M | 9.6% |
| Pakistan | $818K | 5.1% |
| Morocco | $672K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $253K | 1.6% |
| United States | $77K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $23K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 55% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 19% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 13% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 8.2% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 4.9% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 37% below the world average of $2.73, 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.
Packing sacks and bags exports from Kenya
Exports of packing sacks and bags by Kenya reached $12.0 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (40%), Rwanda (35%), Pakistan (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $4.8M | 40% |
| Rwanda | $4.2M | 35% |
| Pakistan | $1.7M | 14% |
| Burundi | $364K | 3% |
| Tanzania | $315K | 2.6% |
| South Sudan | $307K | 2.6% |
| United States | $80K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 0.5% |
| Afghanistan | $30K | 0.3% |
| Somalia | $27K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported packing sacks and bags worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Bangladesh (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 686% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.5 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Kenya exported $12.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Pakistan. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (55% of the value) and 6305.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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