Women's knit underwear imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's knit underwear by Kenya reached $19.6 million in 2024 (748 tonnes). That is 105% more than in 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 | $19.6M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 800 t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 896 t |
| 2021 | $10.5M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 478 t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Kenya imports women's knit underwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.1M | 92% |
| South Africa | $543K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $406K | 2.1% |
| India | $185K | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $179K | 0.9% |
| Cambodia | $112K | 0.6% |
| United States | $24K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $11K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $8K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6108
| 6108.21 | Women's cotton knit briefs | 55% |
| 6108.22 | Women's synthetic knit briefs | 28% |
| 6108.92 | Women's synthetic knit negligee | 6.7% |
| 6108.91 | Women's cotton knit negligee | 4% |
| 6108.11 | Women's synthetic knit slip | 1.8% |
| 6108.31 | Women's cotton knit pyjamas | 1.3% |
| 6108.29 | Women's knit briefs (other fibres) | 1.2% |
| 6108.39 | Women's knit pyjamas (other fibres) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.24 per kg, 29% above the world average of $20.31. 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 knit underwear exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $2.4 million of women's knit underwear in 2024 (209 tonnes). United States alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 78% |
| Poland | $101K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $77K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $69K | 2.8% |
| Rwanda | $53K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $35K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.4% |
| Slovakia | $27K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $24K | 1% |
| France | $17K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya women's knit underwear imports (HS 6108): 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 6108: Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, pyjamas, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit underwear imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported women's knit underwear worth $19.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit underwear to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit underwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.24 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $20.31 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 underwear to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $19.6 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export women's knit underwear?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Poland and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $17.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit underwear?
The HS code for women's knit underwear is heading 6108. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6108.21 (55% of the value) and 6108.22 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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