Women's synthetic knit dress imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's synthetic knit dress by Kenya reached $2.4 million in 2024 (211 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.4 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 | $2.4M | 211 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 176 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 160 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 117 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 116 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 862 t |
Where Kenya imports women's synthetic knit dress from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 61% |
| Turkey | $758K | 32% |
| South Africa | $118K | 5% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.23 per kg, 58% below the world average of $26.65, 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 synthetic knit dress exports from Kenya
Exports of women's synthetic knit dress by Kenya reached $220 thousand in 2024 (9 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (35%), United States (34%), Uganda (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $78K | 36% |
| United States | $76K | 34% |
| Uganda | $55K | 25% |
| France | $5K | 2.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.6% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.2% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya women's synthetic knit dress imports (HS 6104.43): 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 6104.43: Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's synthetic knit dress imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported women's synthetic knit dress worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 211 tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's synthetic knit dress to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Turkey (32%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 637% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's synthetic knit dress per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.23 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $26.65 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 dress to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also export women's synthetic knit dress?
Yes. Kenya exported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, the United States and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's synthetic knit dress?
The HS code for women's synthetic knit dress is subheading 6104.43. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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