Women's clothing imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $106.2 million of women's clothing in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% 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 | $106.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $75.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $66.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $51.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $39.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $68.9M | 20.5K t |
| 2017 | $112.7M | 19.9K t |
Where Kenya imports women's clothing from
China alone supplied 90% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $95.5M | 90% |
| India | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $2.7M | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $661K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $421K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $233K | 0.2% |
| United States | $171K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $154K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $144K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6204
| 6204.49 | Women's dresses (other materials) | 21% |
| 6204.52 | Cotton women's skirts | 17% |
| 6204.53 | Synthetic women's skirts | 17% |
| 6204.62 | Cotton women's trousers | 11% |
| 6204.33 | Synthetic women's jackets | 6.6% |
| 6204.69 | Women's trousers (other materials) | 6.4% |
| 6204.43 | Synthetic women's dresses | 5.3% |
| 6204.63 | Synthetic women's trousers | 4.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.67 per kg, 50% below the world average of $29.26, 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.
Women's clothing exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported women's clothing worth $44.5 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $41.1M | 93% |
| Canada | $730K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $494K | 1.1% |
| Croatia | $334K | 0.8% |
| France | $184K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $111K | 0.3% |
| Peru | $109K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $102K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $101K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $87K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya women's clothing imports (HS 6204): 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: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); women's or girls' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's clothing imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported women's clothing worth $106.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's clothing to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($95.5 million), followed by India (4%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 528% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.67 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $29.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's clothing to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $112.7 million in 2017 to $106.2 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $112.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $71.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export women's clothing?
Yes. Kenya exported $44.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $61.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's clothing?
The HS code for women's clothing is heading 6204. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6204.49 (20% of the value) and 6204.52 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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