Raw wool exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported raw wool worth $2.2 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 950 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya exports raw wool to
India alone took 59% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.3M | 59% |
| United Kingdom | $283K | 13% |
| Italy | $280K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $144K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $134K | 6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $43K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 1.2% |
| Rwanda | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5101
| 5101.19 | Raw greasy unshorn wool | 65% |
| 5101.11 | Raw greasy shorn wool | 23% |
| 5101.29 | Degreased unshorn wool | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 72% below the world average of $4.43, 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 raw wool exports (HS 5101): 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 5101: Wool, not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw wool exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported raw wool worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 103 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw wool from Kenya?
India was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw wool per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $4.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw wool from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw wool?
The HS code for raw wool is heading 5101. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5101.19 (65% of the value) and 5101.11 (23%).
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