Women's knit clothing imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $30.5 million of women's knit clothing in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $99.0 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 | $30.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $93.4M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $99.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $85.6M | 30.1K t |
| 2017 | $93.8M | 20.4K t |
Where Kenya imports women's knit clothing from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.2M | 86% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 9.8% |
| South Africa | $475K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $150K | 0.5% |
| United States | $99K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $94K | 0.3% |
| India | $63K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $46K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $46K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6104
| 6104.53 | Women's synthetic knit skirt | 49% |
| 6104.32 | Women's cotton knit jacket | 9.8% |
| 6104.43 | Women's synthetic knit dress | 7.8% |
| 6104.62 | Women's cotton knit trousers | 6% |
| 6104.33 | Women's synthetic knit jacket | 5.3% |
| 6104.22 | Women's cotton knit ensemble | 5.1% |
| 6104.63 | Women's synthetic knit trousers | 4.4% |
| 6104.42 | Women's cotton knit dress | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.05 per kg, 22% below the world average of $21.93, 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 knit clothing exports from Kenya
Exports of women's knit clothing by Kenya reached $27.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 93% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $25.1M | 93% |
| Mexico | $557K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $526K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $207K | 0.8% |
| Peru | $154K | 0.6% |
| Rwanda | $120K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $112K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $71K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $35K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya women's knit clothing imports (HS 6104): 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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported women's knit clothing worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit clothing to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($26.2 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 555% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.05 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $21.93 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 knit clothing to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $93.8 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2020 at $99.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $64.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export women's knit clothing?
Yes. Kenya exported $27.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Mexico and Canada. That compares with imports of $30.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
The HS code for women's knit clothing is heading 6104. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6104.53 (49% of the value) and 6104.32 (10%).
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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