Knit gloves imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit gloves by Kenya reached $2.1 million in 2024 (222 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.1M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 175 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 318 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 89 t |
| 2020 | $936K | 209 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 110 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 350 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 250 t |
Where Kenya imports knit gloves from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 82% |
| Sri Lanka | $103K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $76K | 3.6% |
| Mauritius | $50K | 2.3% |
| India | $27K | 1.3% |
| United States | $27K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.4% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6116
| 6116.93 | Synthetic knit gloves | 47% |
| 6116.10 | Coated knit gloves | 35% |
| 6116.99 | Knit gloves (other materials) | 13% |
| 6116.92 | Cotton knit gloves | 4.9% |
| 6116.91 | Wool knit gloves | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6116.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.66 per kg, 22% below the world average of $12.32, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya knit gloves imports (HS 6116): 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 6116: Gloves, mittens and mitts; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit gloves imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported knit gloves worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit gloves to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Sri Lanka (5%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $12.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knit gloves to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit gloves?
The HS code for knit gloves is heading 6116. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6116.93 (47% of the value) and 6116.10 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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