Small goods (plastic or textile) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.9 million of small goods (plastic or textile) in 2024 (166 tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.9M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 130 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 111 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 61 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 54 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 82 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 651 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 640 t |
Where Kenya imports small goods (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 98% |
| Bangladesh | $20K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.3% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.21 per kg, 100% above the world average of $17.63. 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 small goods (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.32): 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 4202.32: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of sheeting of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of small goods (plastic or textile) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported small goods (plastic or textile) worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply small goods (plastic or textile) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Bangladesh (0%) and Turkey (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of small goods (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.21 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $17.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of small goods (plastic or textile) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for small goods (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for small goods (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.32. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 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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