Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.5 million of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 864 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 644 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 542 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 527 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 348 t |
| 2018 | $574K | 267 t |
| 2017 | $775K | 413 t |
Where Kenya imports very heavy nonwoven natural fabric from
China alone supplied 84% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 84% |
| Saudi Arabia | $84K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $71K | 2.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $68K | 2.8% |
| India | $50K | 2% |
| United States | $38K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $28K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $17K | 0.7% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.7% |
| France | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 65% below the world average of $5.71, 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 very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imports (HS 5603.94): 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 5603.94: Nonwovens: whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, not of man-made filaments, (weighing more than 150g/m2).
Common questions
What is the value of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported very heavy nonwoven natural fabric worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply very heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $5.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of very heavy nonwoven natural fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $775 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric?
The HS code for very heavy nonwoven natural fabric is subheading 5603.94. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5603 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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