Unbleached cotton knit fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of unbleached cotton knit fabric in 2024 (274 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.1 million.
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 | $2.2M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 239 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 497 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 514 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 522 t |
| 2019 | $746K | 130 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 228 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 839 t |
Where Kenya imports unbleached cotton knit fabric from
Sri Lanka alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 71% |
| India | $237K | 11% |
| China | $191K | 8.8% |
| Tanzania | $152K | 7% |
| Pakistan | $47K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Bangladesh | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Egypt | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.88 per kg, 42% above the world average of $5.53. 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 unbleached cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.21): 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 6006.21: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached cotton knit fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached cotton knit fabric to Kenya?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (11%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.88 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $5.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached cotton knit fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2021 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.21. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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