Plastic monofilament imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of plastic monofilament in 2024 (588 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.5 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 | $2.2M | 589 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 432 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 497 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 506 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 528 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
Where Kenya imports plastic monofilament from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 74% |
| Turkey | $189K | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $139K | 6.2% |
| India | $97K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.8% |
| United States | $18K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3916
| 3916.20 | Polyvinyl chloride monofilament | 67% |
| 3916.90 | Plastic monofilament (other) | 27% |
| 3916.10 | Polyethylene monofilament and rods | 5.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya plastic monofilament imports (HS 3916): 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 3916: Monofilament of which any cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm, rods, sticks and profile shapes, whether or not surface-worked but not otherwise worked, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic monofilament imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plastic monofilament worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 588 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic monofilament to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic monofilament to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic monofilament?
The HS code for plastic monofilament is heading 3916. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3916.20 (67% of the value) and 3916.90 (27%).
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