Unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $7.5 million (923 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 155 countries. That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 190% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $30.9 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 | $7.5M | 923 t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $46K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $4K | 1 t |
Where Kenya imports unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $5.1M | 68% |
| India | $1.5M | 20% |
| China | $611K | 8.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $193K | 2.6% |
| Egypt | $110K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, 37% above the world average of $5.98. 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5209.19): 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 5209.19: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5209.1, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 923 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 155 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by India (20%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $5.98 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 heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for unbleached heavy woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5209.19. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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