Pile fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $3.7 million of pile fabric in 2024 (806 tonnes). That is 101% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $3.7M | 806 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 276 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 389 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 446 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 516 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 387 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 337 t |
Where Kenya imports pile fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 72% |
| Turkey | $460K | 12% |
| India | $186K | 5% |
| Taiwan | $165K | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $107K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $73K | 2% |
| United States | $28K | 0.8% |
| New Zealand | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5801
| 5801.90 | Pile fabric (other materials) | 26% |
| 5801.31 | Synthetic pile fabric, uncut | 24% |
| 5801.22 | Cotton corduroy | 15% |
| 5801.36 | Chenille fabric, synthetic | 13% |
| 5801.33 | Synthetic pile fabric, other weft | 7.8% |
| 5801.37 | Synthetic pile fabric, warp | 6% |
| 5801.10 | Wool pile fabric | 4.2% |
| 5801.21 | Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, uncut weft pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806 | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 42% below the world average of $7.96, 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 pile fabric imports (HS 5801): 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 5801: Fabrics; woven pile and chenille fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of pile fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pile fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 806 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 101% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Turkey (12%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $7.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pile fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pile fabric?
The HS code for pile fabric is heading 5801. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5801.90 (26% of the value) and 5801.31 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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