Tufted carpet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tufted carpet by Kenya reached $11.5 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 88% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $11.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 959 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 730 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 476 t |
Where Kenya imports tufted carpet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.7M | 67% |
| Indonesia | $789K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $709K | 6.2% |
| Turkey | $678K | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $226K | 2% |
| India | $221K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $207K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $141K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $121K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5703
| 5703.30 | Tufted synthetic carpet | 66% |
| 5703.90 | Tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) | 16% |
| 5703.20 | Tufted nylon carpet | 13% |
| 5703.10 | Tufted wool carpet | 5.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.95, 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.
Tufted carpet exports from Kenya
Exports of tufted carpet by Kenya reached $206 thousand in 2024 (44 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+832% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $113K | 55% |
| South Sudan | $43K | 21% |
| Rwanda | $19K | 9.3% |
| Uganda | $11K | 5.2% |
| Somalia | $7K | 3.6% |
| Central African Republic | $4K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.8% |
| France | $2K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tufted carpet imports (HS 5703): 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 5703: Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted carpet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tufted carpet worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted carpet to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Indonesia (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tufted carpet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 495%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export tufted carpet?
Yes. Kenya exported $206 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Sudan and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted carpet?
The HS code for tufted carpet is heading 5703. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 5703.30 (66% of the value) and 5703.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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