Polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.6 million of polyester blend fabric (smooth) in 2024 (548 tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.6M | 548 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 889 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 822 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 765 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 648 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 700 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 746 t |
Where Kenya imports polyester blend fabric (smooth) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 75% |
| Taiwan | $578K | 22% |
| Portugal | $47K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, close to the world average of $5.02.
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 polyester blend fabric (smooth) imports (HS 5407.69): 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 5407.69: Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester blend fabric (smooth) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyester blend fabric (smooth) worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 548 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Taiwan (22%) and Portugal (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 288% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester blend fabric (smooth) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyester blend fabric (smooth) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth)?
The HS code for polyester blend fabric (smooth) is subheading 5407.69. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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