Synthetic staple fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $21.6 million of synthetic staple fabric in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $21.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $25.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 2.3K t |
Where Kenya imports synthetic staple fabric from
China alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 89% |
| India | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $633K | 2.9% |
| France | $150K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $78K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $68K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $60K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $52K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $26K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5512
| 5512.19 | Polyester staple fabric (other) | 80% |
| 5512.11 | Polyester staple fabric (natural) | 11% |
| 5512.99 | High synthetic staple fabric, dyed | 7.5% |
| 5512.29 | Acrylic or modacrylic blend fabric, dyed | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.35 per kg, 44% below the world average of $7.71, 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 staple fabric imports (HS 5512): 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 5512: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing 85% or more by weight of synthetic staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic staple fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported synthetic staple fabric worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic staple fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by India (6%) and Thailand (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 77% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic staple fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.35 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $7.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic staple fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2022 at $26.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic staple fabric?
The HS code for synthetic staple fabric is heading 5512. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5512.19 (80% of the value) and 5512.11 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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