2023
Exports
$735kWorld Rnk 62 / 134
Flag Rnk 392 / 1101
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$499kWorld Rnk 86 / 179
Flag Rnk 796 / 1167
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Kenya
-0.47Rnk 86 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Kenya exported $735k in Raw Cotton, making it the 62nd largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 392nd most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from Kenya are: Italy ($734k), Burkina Faso ($526), Norway ($360), Uganda ($210), and Namibia ($1).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of Kenya between 2022 and 2023 were Italy ($364k), Burkina Faso ($526), and Norway ($360).

Imports In 2023, Kenya imported $499k in Raw Cotton, becoming the 86th largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 796th most imported product in Kenya. Kenya imports Raw Cotton primarily from: Uganda ($475k), Pakistan ($12.9k), France ($11.3k), and Madagascar ($14).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for Kenya between 2022 and 2023 were Pakistan ($12.9k), France ($1.84k), and Madagascar ($14).

Latest Trends

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$735k
IMPORTS (2023)$499k
NET TRADE (2023)$235k

In 2023, Kenya exported $735k in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of Kenya exports on Raw Cotton were Italy ($734k), Burkina Faso ($526), Norway ($360), Uganda ($210), and Namibia ($1).

In 2023, Kenya imported $499k in Raw Cotton, mainly from Uganda ($475k), Pakistan ($12.9k), France ($11.3k), and Madagascar ($14).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR Kenya WERE (2022 - 2023):
Italy$364k (98.6%)
Burkina Faso$526 (1%)
Norway$360 (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Cotton BY Kenya WERE (2022 - 2023):
Netherlands-$15k (-100%)
United Kingdom-$3.98k (-100%)
Maldives-$1.61k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Kenya's main exporting competitors in Raw Cotton were:
In 2023, Kenya's main importing competitors in Raw Cotton were:

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALItaly+ $42.1k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALTanzania+ $481k

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is Italy. With an export gap of $42.1k.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is Tanzania with an import gap of $481k.

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