PVC-coated fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported pvc-coated fabric worth $11.2 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.6 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 | $11.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 5.9K t |
Where Kenya imports pvc-coated fabric from
China alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 76% |
| India | $1.7M | 15% |
| South Africa | $310K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $191K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $147K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $87K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $82K | 0.7% |
| United States | $61K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $27K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $25K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 44% below the world average of $4.08, 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 pvc-coated fabric imports (HS 5903.10): 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 5903.10: Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with poly(vinyl chloride).
Common questions
What is the value of pvc-coated fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported pvc-coated fabric worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc-coated fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by India (15%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $4.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pvc-coated fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc-coated fabric?
The HS code for pvc-coated fabric is subheading 5903.10. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5903 page.
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