Women's synthetic knit briefs imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported women's synthetic knit briefs worth $5.4 million (101 tonnes). Value rose 78% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $5.4M | 101 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 133 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 118 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 100 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 629 t |
Where Kenya imports women's synthetic knit briefs from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 95% |
| South Africa | $197K | 3.6% |
| Bangladesh | $39K | 0.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $7K | 0.1% |
| Cambodia | $6K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0.1% |
| Myanmar | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.04 per kg, 60% above the world average of $33.70. 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 synthetic knit briefs exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported women's synthetic knit briefs worth $678 thousand (31 tonnes). United States alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $671K | 99% |
| Ireland | $3K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Malta | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya women's synthetic knit briefs imports (HS 6108.22): 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 6108.22: Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's synthetic knit briefs imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported women's synthetic knit briefs worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 78% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's synthetic knit briefs to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Bangladesh (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 248% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's synthetic knit briefs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.04 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $33.70 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 synthetic knit briefs to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export women's synthetic knit briefs?
Yes. Kenya exported $678 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and New Zealand. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's synthetic knit briefs?
The HS code for women's synthetic knit briefs is subheading 6108.22. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6108 page.
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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