Packing sacks (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported packing sacks (other) worth $2.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 855 t |
| 2021 | $859K | 866 t |
| 2020 | $423K | 234 t |
| 2019 | $549K | 306 t |
| 2018 | $198K | 83 t |
| 2017 | $261K | 45 t |
Where Kenya imports packing sacks (other) from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Morocco (33%), Bangladesh (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $961K | 47% |
| Morocco | $664K | 33% |
| Bangladesh | $241K | 12% |
| United States | $60K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 1.5% |
| India | $28K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $19K | 0.9% |
| Somalia | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 66% below the world average of $4.43, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya packing sacks (other) imports (HS 6305.90): 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 6305.90: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of textile materials (other than jute, cotton or man-made textile materials).
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported packing sacks (other) worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($961 thousand), followed by Morocco (33%) and Bangladesh (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $4.43 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 (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $261 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 679%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $865 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks (other)?
The HS code for packing sacks (other) is subheading 6305.90. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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