Women's dresses (other materials) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's dresses (other materials) by Kenya reached $21.7 million in 2024 (335 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1438% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21.7M | 335 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 244 t |
| 2022 | $20.1M | 245 t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 250 t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $870K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $678K | 11 t |
Where Kenya imports women's dresses (other materials) from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.3M | 89% |
| India | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $329K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $259K | 1.2% |
| Bangladesh | $209K | 1% |
| South Africa | $85K | 0.4% |
| United States | $49K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 0.2% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.92 per kg, 29% above the world average of $50.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's dresses (other materials) exports from Kenya
Exports of women's dresses (other materials) by Kenya reached $476 thousand in 2024 (74 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Croatia accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $334K | 70% |
| United States | $36K | 7.7% |
| Rwanda | $24K | 5% |
| Italy | $16K | 3.4% |
| Burundi | $14K | 2.9% |
| Australia | $13K | 2.8% |
| Kuwait | $5K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $4K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya women's dresses (other materials) imports (HS 6204.49): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6204.49: Dresses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in item no. 6204.4 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's dresses (other materials) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported women's dresses (other materials) worth $21.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 335 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply women's dresses (other materials) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by India (6%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's dresses (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $64.92 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $50.27 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's dresses (other materials) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $678 thousand in 2017 to $21.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export women's dresses (other materials)?
Yes. Kenya exported $476 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Croatia, the United States and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $21.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's dresses (other materials)?
The HS code for women's dresses (other materials) is subheading 6204.49. 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?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World women's dresses (other materials) trade: top importers and exporters
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.