Leather clothing and accessories imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.2 million of leather clothing and accessories in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 42% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 674 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 730 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 570 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 536 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 108 t |
| 2017 | $853K | 78 t |
Where Kenya imports leather clothing and accessories from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 70% |
| India | $125K | 5.6% |
| France | $107K | 4.8% |
| Pakistan | $101K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $56K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $46K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $39K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $26K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $25K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $18K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.30 | Leather belt | 58% |
| 4203.29 | Leather gloves (non-sport) | 22% |
| 4203.40 | Leather accessories (other) | 8.8% |
| 4203.10 | Leather apparel | 5.8% |
| 4203.21 | Sports gloves (leather, padded) | 4.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, 95% below the world average of $36.10, 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.
Leather clothing and accessories exports from Kenya
Exports of leather clothing and accessories by Kenya reached $527 thousand in 2024 (29 tonnes). United States alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $321K | 61% |
| Tanzania | $81K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 6.4% |
| Zambia | $11K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $11K | 2.2% |
| South Sudan | $9K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $8K | 1.5% |
| Ethiopia | $6K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $5K | 1% |
| Botswana | $5K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya leather clothing and accessories imports (HS 4203): 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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported leather clothing and accessories worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather clothing and accessories to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (6%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $36.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather clothing and accessories to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $853 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export leather clothing and accessories?
Yes. Kenya exported $527 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Tanzania and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4203.30 (58% of the value) and 4203.29 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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