Warp knit fabric imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported warp knit fabric worth $6.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.1 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 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 772 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 865 t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 720 t |
Where Kenya imports warp knit fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 63% |
| South Korea | $726K | 12% |
| India | $535K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $523K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $118K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $99K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $52K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $47K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $33K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6005
| 6005.37 | Dyed synthetic warp knit | 28% |
| 6005.36 | Unbleached synthetic warp knit | 22% |
| 6005.90 | Warp knit fabric (other fibres) | 16% |
| 6005.42 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of artificial fibres, dyed | 11% |
| 6005.39 | Printed synthetic warp knit | 10% |
| 6005.38 | Multi-colour synthetic warp knit | 6.7% |
| 6005.21 | Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached | 2.4% |
| 6005.22 | Dyed cotton warp knit | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.69, 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.
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The shipment records behind Kenya warp knit fabric imports (HS 6005): 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 6005: Fabrics; warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04.
Common questions
What is the value of warp knit fabric imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported warp knit fabric worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply warp knit fabric to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Korea (12%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of warp knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of warp knit fabric to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2020 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for warp knit fabric?
The HS code for warp knit fabric is heading 6005. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6005.37 (28% of the value) and 6005.36 (22%).
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