Textile label imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.1 million of textile label in 2024 (216 tonnes). That is 39% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.1M | 217 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 163 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 173 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 230 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 118 t |
Where Kenya imports textile label from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Hong Kong (15%), Taiwan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $773K | 15% |
| Taiwan | $699K | 14% |
| Sri Lanka | $513K | 10% |
| India | $456K | 8.9% |
| El Salvador | $55K | 1.1% |
| Ireland | $38K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $37K | 0.7% |
| United States | $27K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 5807
| 5807.10 | Labels, badges and similar articles: woven, of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 91% |
| 5807.90 | Labels, badges and similar articles: (other than woven), of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered | 9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5807.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.60 per kg, close to the world average of $23.17.
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 textile label imports (HS 5807): 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 5807: Labels, badges and similar articles; of textile materials, in the piece, in strips or cut to shape or size, not embroidered.
Common questions
What is the value of textile label imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported textile label worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile label to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Hong Kong (15%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 840% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile label per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $23.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile label to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile label?
The HS code for textile label is heading 5807. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5807.10 (91% of the value) and 5807.90 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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