Lingerie and corsetry imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported lingerie and corsetry worth $3.4 million (467 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.8 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 | $3.4M | 467 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 477 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 633 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 757 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 700 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 597 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Kenya imports lingerie and corsetry from
China alone supplied 82% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 82% |
| South Africa | $383K | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $63K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $59K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $19K | 0.6% |
| India | $17K | 0.5% |
| France | $7K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6212
| 6212.10 | Brassieres: whether or not knitted or crocheted | 86% |
| 6212.30 | Corselettes | 6.4% |
| 6212.90 | Braces and garters | 5.6% |
| 6212.20 | Girdles and panty girdles | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.18 per kg, 81% below the world average of $38.27, 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.
Lingerie and corsetry exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported lingerie and corsetry worth $1.6 million (67 tonnes). United States alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 89% |
| Tanzania | $141K | 8.9% |
| Canada | $16K | 1% |
| Rwanda | $9K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya lingerie and corsetry imports (HS 6212): 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 6212: Brassieres, girdles, corsets, braces, suspenders, garters and similar articles and parts thereof; whether or not knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of lingerie and corsetry imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported lingerie and corsetry worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 467 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply lingerie and corsetry to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Bangladesh (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of lingerie and corsetry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.18 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $38.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lingerie and corsetry to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export lingerie and corsetry?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Tanzania and Canada. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lingerie and corsetry?
The HS code for lingerie and corsetry is heading 6212. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6212.10 (86% of the value) and 6212.30 (6%).
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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