Telescopic umbrellas imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telescopic umbrellas by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (442 tonnes). Value rose 52% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.4 million.
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 | 442 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 209 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 165 t |
| 2021 | $844K | 94 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 175 t |
| 2019 | $935K | 128 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 692 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 400 t |
Where Kenya imports telescopic umbrellas from
China alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 100% |
| Mauritius | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Bangladesh | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.67, 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 telescopic umbrellas imports (HS 6601.91): 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 6601.91: Umbrellas and sun umbrellas: having a telescopic shaft, (excluding garden or similar umbrellas).
Common questions
What is the value of telescopic umbrellas imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported telescopic umbrellas worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 442 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply telescopic umbrellas to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Mauritius (0%) and Hong Kong (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of telescopic umbrellas per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telescopic umbrellas to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2018 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for telescopic umbrellas?
The HS code for telescopic umbrellas is subheading 6601.91. It sits in HS chapter 66 (umbrellas, sun umbrellas, walking-sticks, seat sticks, whips, riding crops; and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6601 page.
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