Synthetic women's dresses imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $5.6 million of synthetic women's dresses in 2024 (787 tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.2 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 | $5.6M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 343 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 413 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 54 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 759 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 467 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Kenya imports synthetic women's dresses from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 90% |
| Turkey | $308K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $83K | 1.5% |
| India | $77K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.11 per kg, 83% below the world average of $42.80, 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.
Synthetic women's dresses exports from Kenya
Exports of synthetic women's dresses by Kenya reached $847 thousand in 2024 (20 tonnes). United States alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $825K | 97% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya synthetic women's dresses imports (HS 6204.43): 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 6204.43: Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic women's dresses imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported synthetic women's dresses worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic women's dresses to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 209% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.11 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $42.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic women's dresses to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export synthetic women's dresses?
Yes. Kenya exported $847 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Tanzania and Saudi Arabia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic women's dresses?
The HS code for synthetic women's dresses is subheading 6204.43. 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?
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