Cotton women's dresses imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.5 million of cotton women's dresses in 2024 (76 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 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 | $2.5M | 76 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 121 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 57 t |
| 2020 | $840K | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 228 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 693 t |
Where Kenya imports cotton women's dresses from
China alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+436% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 79% |
| Turkey | $236K | 9.4% |
| India | $121K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $84K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.5% |
| Bangladesh | $10K | 0.4% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.88 per kg, close to the world average of $37.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's dresses exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $480 thousand of cotton women's dresses in 2024 (14 tonnes). United States alone took 71% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $340K | 71% |
| Estonia | $35K | 7.4% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $7K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $5K | 1.1% |
| Iceland | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cotton women's dresses imports (HS 6204.42): 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 6204.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's dresses imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cotton women's dresses worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's dresses to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 436% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.88 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $37.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's dresses to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cotton women's dresses?
Yes. Kenya exported $480 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Estonia and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's dresses?
The HS code for cotton women's dresses is subheading 6204.42. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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