Cotton women's trousers imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton women's trousers by Kenya reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.4 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 | $11.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 885 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 546 t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 245 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 319 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $13.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Kenya imports cotton women's trousers from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 90% |
| Turkey | $515K | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $424K | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $55K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $13K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $12K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $10K | 0.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.76 per kg, 64% below the world average of $21.60, 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.
Cotton women's trousers exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $7.1 million of cotton women's trousers in 2024 (534 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 94% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.7M | 94% |
| France | $129K | 1.8% |
| Mexico | $51K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $50K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $16K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $14K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $9K | 0.1% |
| Panama | $8K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cotton women's trousers imports (HS 6204.62): 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 6204.62: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's trousers imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cotton women's trousers worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's trousers to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Turkey (5%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $21.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's trousers to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.2 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2018 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cotton women's trousers?
Yes. Kenya exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Mexico. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's trousers?
The HS code for cotton women's trousers is subheading 6204.62. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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