Tire cord fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported tire cord fabric worth $2.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 254% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $2.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $781K | 283 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 634 t |
| 2021 | $966K | 300 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 716 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 606 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 474 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 422 t |
Where Kenya imports tire cord fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 98% |
| India | $48K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5902
| 5902.10 | Nylon tire cord fabric | 70% |
| 5902.20 | Polyester tire cord fabric | 30% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5902.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.98, 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 tire cord fabric imports (HS 5902): 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 5902: Textile fabrics; tyrecord of high tenacity yarn of nylon or other polyamides polyesters or viscose rayon.
Common questions
What is the value of tire cord fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tire cord fabric worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 176 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 254% on 2023.
Which countries supply tire cord fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by India (2%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of tire cord fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tire cord fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 114%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tire cord fabric?
The HS code for tire cord fabric is heading 5902. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5902.10 (70% of the value) and 5902.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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