Pillow and cushion imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported pillow and cushion worth $4.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.9 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 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 668 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 553 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 462 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Kenya imports pillow and cushion from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 85% |
| South Africa | $113K | 2.5% |
| India | $86K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $59K | 1.3% |
| Bangladesh | $50K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $43K | 1% |
| Turkey | $32K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.7% |
| United States | $27K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 62% below the world average of $6.85, 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.
Pillow and cushion exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $788 thousand of pillow and cushion in 2024 (270 tonnes). Most of it went to Uganda (36%), South Sudan (16%), DR Congo (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $284K | 36% |
| South Sudan | $123K | 16% |
| DR Congo | $116K | 15% |
| Somalia | $64K | 8.1% |
| Ethiopia | $53K | 6.8% |
| Tanzania | $44K | 5.5% |
| Rwanda | $37K | 4.7% |
| Maldives | $17K | 2.1% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya pillow and cushion imports (HS 9404.90): 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 9404.90: Bedding and similar furnishing articles: n.e.c. in heading no. 9404 (e.g. quilts, eiderdowns, cushions, pouffes and pillows).
Common questions
What is the value of pillow and cushion imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pillow and cushion worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply pillow and cushion to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of pillow and cushion per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $6.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pillow and cushion to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2018 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export pillow and cushion?
Yes. Kenya exported $788 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, South Sudan and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pillow and cushion?
The HS code for pillow and cushion is subheading 9404.90. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9404 page.
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