Textile finish imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported textile finish worth $12.1 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $12.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Kenya imports textile finish from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 59% |
| India | $1.7M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $746K | 6.2% |
| Egypt | $527K | 4.4% |
| Taiwan | $397K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $375K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $249K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $202K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $184K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $168K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3809
| 3809.91 | Textile finishing agent | 84% |
| 3809.92 | Paper finishing agent | 8.3% |
| 3809.93 | Leather finishing agent | 6.4% |
| 3809.10 | Starch finishing agent | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, 56% above the world average of $1.58. 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.
Textile finish exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $345 thousand of textile finish in 2024 (96 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (41%), Tanzania (20%), Burundi (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $143K | 41% |
| Tanzania | $68K | 20% |
| Burundi | $48K | 14% |
| Uganda | $41K | 12% |
| Ethiopia | $34K | 9.8% |
| Zambia | $11K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya textile finish imports (HS 3809): 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 3809: Finishing agents, dye carriers to accelerate the dyeing, fixing of dyestuffs, other products and preparations, of a kind used in the textile, paper, leather or like industries, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of textile finish imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported textile finish worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile finish to Kenya?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by India (14%) and Saudi Arabia (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile finish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile finish to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export textile finish?
Yes. Kenya exported $345 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile finish?
The HS code for textile finish is heading 3809. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 3809.91 (84% of the value) and 3809.92 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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