Polyethylene terephthalate film imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyethylene terephthalate film by Kenya reached $7.8 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Kenya imports polyethylene terephthalate film from
India alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.1M | 52% |
| China | $2.4M | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $517K | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $146K | 1.9% |
| Bahrain | $125K | 1.6% |
| Pakistan | $107K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $102K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $95K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $81K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $42K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.01, 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.
Polyethylene terephthalate film exports from Kenya
Exports of polyethylene terephthalate film by Kenya reached $356 thousand in 2024 (70 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (42%), Tanzania (15%), United Kingdom (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $151K | 42% |
| Tanzania | $54K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $51K | 14% |
| Central African Republic | $43K | 12% |
| Sudan | $18K | 5.1% |
| Burundi | $13K | 3.6% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 2.7% |
| Mozambique | $7K | 2% |
| United States | $5K | 1.5% |
| South Sudan | $2K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya polyethylene terephthalate film imports (HS 3920.62): 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 3920.62: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive), of poly(ethylene terephthalate), non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate film imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported polyethylene terephthalate film worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate film to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by China (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 677% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate film to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export polyethylene terephthalate film?
Yes. Kenya exported $356 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate film is subheading 3920.62. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3920 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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