Tufted synthetic carpet imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.5 million of tufted synthetic carpet in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 140% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $7.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 452 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 369 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 405 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 312 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 446 t |
| 2017 | $560K | 244 t |
Where Kenya imports tufted synthetic carpet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+263% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 79% |
| United Arab Emirates | $459K | 6.1% |
| Turkey | $305K | 4% |
| Indonesia | $256K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $209K | 2.8% |
| Iran | $76K | 1% |
| Thailand | $58K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $47K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $46K | 0.6% |
| India | $38K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 27% above the world average of $2.95. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tufted synthetic carpet imports (HS 5703.30): 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 5703.30: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted synthetic carpet imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported tufted synthetic carpet worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 140% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted synthetic carpet to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (6%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted synthetic carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $2.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tufted synthetic carpet to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $560 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted synthetic carpet?
The HS code for tufted synthetic carpet is subheading 5703.30. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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