Printed medium plain cotton fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric by Kenya reached $10.9 million in 2024 (969 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $61.4 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 | $10.9M | 969 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 737 t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 985 t |
| 2018 | $61.4M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $55.3M | 9.9K t |
Where Kenya imports printed medium plain cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 79% |
| India | $2.1M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $154K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $31K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $21K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Senegal | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.20 per kg, 21% above the world average of $9.22. 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 printed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.52): 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 5208.52: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed medium plain cotton fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported printed medium plain cotton fabric worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 969 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed medium plain cotton fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by India (19%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 34% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.20 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $9.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed medium plain cotton fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $55.3 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, a fall of 80%. The peak was 2018 at $61.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.52. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
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