Polyester filament dyed imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.1 million of polyester filament dyed in 2024 (171 tonnes). That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.1M | 171 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 140 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 398 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 282 t |
| 2020 | $845K | 121 t |
| 2019 | $650K | 69 t |
| 2018 | $185K | 21 t |
| 2017 | $363K | 33 t |
Where Kenya imports polyester filament dyed from
Most of the value came from Taiwan (46%), China (41%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $972K | 46% |
| China | $861K | 41% |
| India | $170K | 8.1% |
| Singapore | $74K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 1.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.35 per kg, 27% above the world average of $9.71. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polyester filament dyed imports (HS 5407.92): 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 5407.92: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, dyed, n.e.c. in heading 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament dyed imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyester filament dyed worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester filament dyed to Kenya?
Taiwan was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($972 thousand), followed by China (41%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament dyed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.35 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $9.71 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 filament dyed to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $363 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 480%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament dyed?
The HS code for polyester filament dyed is subheading 5407.92. 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.
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