Polyester staple fabric (natural) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.4 million of polyester staple fabric (natural) in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.2 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 | $2.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 999 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 913 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 947 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 437 t |
Where Kenya imports polyester staple fabric (natural) from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 95% |
| India | $111K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, 46% below the world average of $4.38, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polyester staple fabric (natural) imports (HS 5512.11): 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 5512.11: Fabrics, woven: of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of polyester staple fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of polyester staple fabric (natural) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyester staple fabric (natural) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyester staple fabric (natural) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (5%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of polyester staple fabric (natural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $4.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyester staple fabric (natural) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural)?
The HS code for polyester staple fabric (natural) is subheading 5512.11. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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