Plaited hats exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported plaited hats worth $2.5 million (41 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 19500% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 141% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.5M | 41 t |
| 2023 | $13K | 36 t |
| 2022 | $34K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $40K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $53K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $28K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $6K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 0 t |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.09 per kg, 343% above the world average of $13.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plaited hats imports to Kenya
Imports of plaited hats by Kenya reached $216 thousand in 2024 (74 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $143K | 66% |
| South Africa | $22K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 5.3% |
| Australia | $10K | 4.6% |
| United States | $9K | 4.3% |
| Bangladesh | $5K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $5K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $3K | 1.3% |
| India | $3K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plaited hats exports (HS 6504): 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 6504: Hats and other headgear; plaited or made by assembling strips of any material, whether or not lined or trimmed.
Common questions
What is the value of plaited hats exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plaited hats worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 162 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy plaited hats from Kenya?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Guinea (0%) and the Seychelles (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average export price of plaited hats per kg?
The average declared export value was about $60.09 per kg in 2024, 343% above the world average of $13.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plaited hats from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $331 thousand a year.
Does Kenya also import plaited hats?
Yes. Kenya imported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaited hats?
The HS code for plaited hats is heading 6504. In Kenya all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6504.00. It sits in HS chapter 65 (headgear and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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