Knit clothing accessories imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit clothing accessories by Kenya reached $10.2 million in 2024 (513 tonnes). Value rose 68% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $10.2M | 513 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 299 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 106 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 187 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 949 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 776 t |
Where Kenya imports knit clothing accessories from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+215% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 74% |
| India | $822K | 8% |
| Indonesia | $707K | 6.9% |
| Taiwan | $563K | 5.5% |
| Hong Kong | $272K | 2.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $200K | 2% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.2% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6117
| 6117.10 | Knit scarves and shawls | 40% |
| 6117.80 | Knit accessories | 40% |
| 6117.90 | Knit garment parts | 21% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6117.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.99 per kg, 20% above the world average of $16.63. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit clothing accessories exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $679 thousand of knit clothing accessories in 2024 (64 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (49%), Central African Republic (40%), Tanzania (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Central African Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $331K | 49% |
| Central African Republic | $274K | 40% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 4% |
| Uganda | $16K | 2.4% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.5% |
| Lesotho | $2K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya knit clothing accessories imports (HS 6117): 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 6117: Clothing accessories; made up, knitted or crocheted, knitted or crocheted parts of garments or of clothing accessories.
Common questions
What is the value of knit clothing accessories imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported knit clothing accessories worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 513 tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 68% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit clothing accessories to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by India (8%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit clothing accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.99 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $16.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit clothing accessories to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export knit clothing accessories?
Yes. Kenya exported $679 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Central African Republic and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit clothing accessories?
The HS code for knit clothing accessories is heading 6117. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6117.10 (40% of the value) and 6117.80 (40%).
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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