Party and entertainment supplies imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported party and entertainment supplies worth $4.4 million (815 tonnes). That is 136% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.4M | 815 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 705 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 970 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 548 t |
| 2020 | $990K | 261 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 415 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 598 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 538 t |
Where Kenya imports party and entertainment supplies from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 95% |
| United Kingdom | $80K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 0.3% |
| United States | $11K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.2% |
| Croatia | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9505
| 9505.90 | Party decoration | 61% |
| 9505.10 | Christmas decoration | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, 38% below the world average of $8.67, 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 party and entertainment supplies imports (HS 9505): 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 9505: Festive, carnival or other entertainment articles, including conjuring tricks and novelty jokes.
Common questions
What is the value of party and entertainment supplies imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported party and entertainment supplies worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 815 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 136% on 2023.
Which countries supply party and entertainment supplies to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (2%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 986% on the year.
What is the average import price of party and entertainment supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $8.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of party and entertainment supplies to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for party and entertainment supplies?
The HS code for party and entertainment supplies is heading 9505. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9505.90 (61% of the value) and 9505.10 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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