Plain weave polyester cotton imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $10.9 million of plain weave polyester cotton in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. That is 33% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $17.8 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 | $10.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports plain weave polyester cotton from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+557% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 77% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $528K | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $492K | 4.5% |
| United States | $51K | 0.5% |
| India | $47K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.63 per kg, close to the world average of $7.27.
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 plain weave polyester cotton imports (HS 5513.21): 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 5513.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave polyester cotton imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plain weave polyester cotton worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain weave polyester cotton to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 557% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.63 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plain weave polyester cotton to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $17.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for plain weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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