Technical garment imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical garment by Kenya reached $11.9 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $24.8 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 | $11.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 120 t |
Where Kenya imports technical garment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+794% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 75% |
| United States | $880K | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $685K | 5.8% |
| Spain | $666K | 5.6% |
| India | $197K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $170K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $124K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $33K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $26K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6210
| 6210.10 | Felt and non-woven garments | 49% |
| 6210.20 | Technical men's overcoats | 28% |
| 6210.40 | Technical men's garments | 17% |
| 6210.30 | Technical women's overcoats | 4.8% |
| 6210.50 | Technical women's garments | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 86% below the world average of $19.37, 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.
Technical garment exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $3.5 million of technical garment in 2024 (583 tonnes). China alone took 56% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 56% |
| Czech Republic | $718K | 20% |
| United States | $368K | 10% |
| Rwanda | $262K | 7.4% |
| Jordan | $46K | 1.3% |
| Ethiopia | $28K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $24K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 0.5% |
| Mozambique | $15K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya technical garment imports (HS 6210): 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 6210: Garments made up of fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical garment imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported technical garment worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical garment to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United States (7%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 794% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical garment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $19.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of technical garment to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, an increase of 806%. The peak was 2021 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export technical garment?
Yes. Kenya exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the Czech Republic and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical garment?
The HS code for technical garment is heading 6210. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6210.10 (49% of the value) and 6210.20 (28%).
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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