Synthetic monofilament (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.1 million of synthetic monofilament (other) in 2024 (553 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $2.1M | 553 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 583 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 326 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 186 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 450 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 555 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 561 t |
Where Kenya imports synthetic monofilament (other) from
Most of the value came from Japan (47%), South Korea (41%), India (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $991K | 47% |
| South Korea | $852K | 41% |
| India | $117K | 5.6% |
| China | $91K | 4.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $21K | 1% |
| Egypt | $21K | 1% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.79 per kg, 56% below the world average of $8.53, 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 (other) imports (HS 5404.19): 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 5404.19: Monofilament n.e.c. in heading no 5404: of 67 decitex or more and of which no cross-sectional dimension exceeds 1mm.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic monofilament (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported synthetic monofilament (other) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 553 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic monofilament (other) to Kenya?
Japan was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($991 thousand), followed by South Korea (41%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic monofilament (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.79 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $8.53 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 (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic monofilament (other)?
The HS code for synthetic monofilament (other) is subheading 5404.19. 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 5404 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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