Plastic-coated fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $18.0 million of plastic-coated fabric in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $18.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $15.7M | 6.7K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 68% |
| India | $2.4M | 13% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| Indonesia | $507K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $311K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $149K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $113K | 0.6% |
| United States | $100K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $87K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $82K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 62% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 27% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 65% below the world average of $7.42, 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.
Plastic-coated fabric exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported plastic-coated fabric worth $354 thousand (410 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $304K | 86% |
| Rwanda | $21K | 5.8% |
| Malawi | $16K | 4.5% |
| South Sudan | $7K | 1.9% |
| Somalia | $6K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic-coated fabric worth $18.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by India (13%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $7.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.7 million in 2017 to $18.0 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export plastic-coated fabric?
Yes. Kenya exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Malawi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (62% of the value) and 5903.90 (27%).
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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