Synthetic monofilament imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported synthetic monofilament worth $2.7 million (677 tonnes). That is 7% 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 | $2.7M | 677 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 697 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 397 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 300 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 280 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 534 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 624 t |
Where Kenya imports synthetic monofilament from
The largest suppliers were Japan (37%), South Korea (32%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
Product types under HS 5404
| 5404.19 | Synthetic monofilament (other) | 78% |
| 5404.11 | Elastomeric monofilament | 9.6% |
| 5404.90 | Synthetic monofilament strip | 8.8% |
| 5404.12 | Polypropylene monofilament | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.98 per kg, 28% below the world average of $5.52, 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 synthetic monofilament imports (HS 5404): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 5404: Synthetic monofilament of 67 decitex or more, of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm; strip and the like (e.g. artificial straw) of synthetic textile materials of an apparent width not exceeding 5mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported synthetic monofilament worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 677 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($997 thousand), followed by South Korea (32%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.98 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $5.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic monofilament to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament is heading 5404. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5404.19 (78% of the value) and 5404.11 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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