Zippers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported zippers worth $10.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 943 t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 858 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 645 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 869 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 996 t |
Where Kenya imports zippers from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Eswatini (19%), Vietnam (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 48% |
| Eswatini | $2.0M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $978K | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $945K | 8.6% |
| Hong Kong | $734K | 6.7% |
| Bangladesh | $541K | 5% |
| South Africa | $192K | 1.8% |
| India | $138K | 1.3% |
| Singapore | $79K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $29K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9607
| 9607.19 | Plastic zipper | 58% |
| 9607.11 | Zipper | 39% |
| 9607.20 | Zipper part | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.14 per kg, close to the world average of $10.90.
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 zippers imports (HS 9607): 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 9607: Slide fasteners and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of zippers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported zippers worth $10.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply zippers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Eswatini (19%) and Vietnam (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average import price of zippers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.14 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $10.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zippers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $10.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for zippers?
The HS code for zippers is heading 9607. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9607.19 (58% of the value) and 9607.11 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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