What is the price of cotton per kilogram/pound in Kenya today?
The retail price range for Kenya cotton is between US$ 31.66 and US$ 64.31 per kilogram or between US$ 14.36 and US$ 29.17 per pound(lb). Click here to see today's exact prices of cotton in Kenya
The retail price range in Kenyan Shilling for cotton is between KES 4,397.33 and KES 8,932.08 per kilogram or between KES 1,994.26 and KES 4,050.83 per pound(lb) in Nairobi and Mombasa.
Wholesale prices
In 2024, the approximate wholesale price range for Kenya cotton is between US$ 22.16 and US$ 45.02 per kilogram or between US$ 10.05 and US$ 20.42 per pound(lb).
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Kenya Cotton Export Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The export price of Cotton from Kenya over the last five years has been quite varied. In 2017, the price per kilogram was 1.79 US dollars, followed by 1.96 US dollars in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to 1.7 US dollars, before rising to 5.2 US dollars in 2020. The price then decreased to 2.59 US dollars in 2021. Based on this data, it is likely that the export price of Cotton from Kenya will remain relatively stable in the next two years, with an estimated price of 2.59 US dollars in 2023 and 2024.The cotton exports from Kenya are categorised as:
- Cotton yarn waste, incl. thread waste (HS code 520210)
- Cotton, neither carded nor combed (HS code 520100)
- Garnetted stock of cotton (HS code 520291)
- Cotton waste (excluding yarn waste, thread waste and garnetted stock) (HS code 520299)
- Cotton linters (HS code 140420)
- Cotton, carded or combed (HS code 520300)
Kenya Cotton Import Prices - Historical, Trends and Prediction
The import price per kilogram of Cotton into Kenya over the last five years has been quite varied. In 2017, the price was $1.79, followed by a slight increase to $1.96 in 2018. In 2019, the price dropped to $1.70, before rising to $5.20 in 2020. The price then dropped again to $2.59 in 2021. Looking ahead, it is difficult to predict the exact prices for 2023 and 2024. However, based on the data, it is likely that the prices will remain relatively stable, with some fluctuations.Export values for Kenya cotton
The total values in export for cotton in Kenya were US$ 501, US$ 95, US$ 133 and US$ 46 in US dollar thousand for the years 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 in that order.
Prices of other produce in the Processed category in Kenya: Milk & Cream, Yogurt, Kefir & Buttermilk, Whey, Butter, Cheese, Natural Honey, Coffee, Green Tea & Black Tea.
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Kenya cotton - Production, Exports, Imports, Seasons and HS Codes
In 2019 Kenya exported 27 tonnes of cotton. Through 2019 alone, the demand for Kenya cotton (processed category) has decreased, recording a change of -60.294 % compared to the year 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, cotton's exports reduced by -49.06% bringing the exporter US$0.05m for the year 2019. Kenya's cotton exports are categorised as:
- Cotton yarn waste, incl. thread waste (HS code 520210)
- Cotton linters (HS code 140420)
- Cotton, carded or combed (HS code 520300)
- Garnetted stock of cotton (HS code 520291)
- Cotton waste (excluding yarn waste, thread waste and garnetted stock) (HS code 520299)
- Cotton, neither carded nor combed (HS code 520100)
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Kenya cotton export values
In 2019, Kenya exported cotton with a value of 0.05m USD, a decrease of -62.41% from 2018's total cotton export of 0.133m USD. The annual change in value of Kenya cotton between 2017 to 2018 was 40 per cent.
The yearly change in the amount of Kenya's cotton exports between 2017 and 2019 was -49.06 per cent in comparison to a variation of -60.294% in the period between 2018 and 2019.
Export markets for Kenya cotton ( in '000$ )
Kenya's best performing export markets for cotton are Bangladesh, Ethiopia, US, Turkey and Vietnam.
Kenya brought in 3,385 tonnes of cotton in 2019.