Polyester filament multicolor imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.9 million of polyester filament multicolor in 2024 (67 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 1377% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 57% a year on average.
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 | $4.9M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $330K | 57 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $499K | 246 t |
| 2020 | $984K | 431 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 445 t |
| 2018 | $21K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $209K | 16 t |
Where Kenya imports polyester filament multicolor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 93% |
| Taiwan | $199K | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $16K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $8K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $72.97 per kg, 500% above the world average of $12.16. 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 multicolor imports (HS 5407.93): 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 5407.93: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic filament yarn, of yarns of different colours, n.e.c. in heading no. 5407.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester filament multicolor imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyester filament multicolor worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 157 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply polyester filament multicolor to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Taiwan (4%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 538% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyester filament multicolor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $72.97 per kg in 2024, 500% above the world average of $12.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester filament multicolor to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $209 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester filament multicolor?
The HS code for polyester filament multicolor is subheading 5407.93. 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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