Smooth polyester fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported smooth polyester fabric worth $15.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 73% on 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 | $15.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 952 t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $14.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Kenya imports smooth polyester fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 52% |
| Taiwan | $4.1M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 21% |
| Hong Kong | $38K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.38 per kg, 57% above the world average of $6.63. 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 smooth polyester fabric imports (HS 5407.61): 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 5407.61: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of non-textured polyester filaments.
Common questions
What is the value of smooth polyester fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported smooth polyester fabric worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply smooth polyester fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by Taiwan (27%) and Indonesia (21%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of smooth polyester fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.38 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $6.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of smooth polyester fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $17.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for smooth polyester fabric?
The HS code for smooth polyester fabric is subheading 5407.61. It sits in HS chapter 54 (man-made filaments; strip and the like of man-made textile materials). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5407 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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