Kenya: Women Hosiery Market 2025

Women Hosiery Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan women hosiery market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Women Hosiery Production in Kenya

In value terms, women hosiery production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Women Hosiery Exports

Exports from Kenya

Women hosiery exports from Kenya dropped markedly to X pairs in 2022, with a decrease of -40.9% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 161% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X pairs in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, women hosiery exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 280%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X pairs), Tanzania (X pairs) and Malawi (X pairs) were the main destinations of women hosiery exports from Kenya, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Uganda, Burundi, Zambia, the United States, Germany and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Burundi (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uganda ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest markets for women hosiery exported from Kenya worldwide, with a combined 64% share of total exports. Zambia, Malawi, Burundi, the United States, Germany and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main countries of destination, Burundi, with a CAGR of +14.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average women hosiery export price amounted to $X per pair, dropping by -52.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 134% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per pair. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per pair), while the average price for exports to Rwanda ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Uganda (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Women Hosiery Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery imported into Kenya skyrocketed to X pairs, jumping by 282% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, women hosiery imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X pairs) was the main supplier of women hosiery to Kenya, accounting for a 92% share of total imports. Moreover, women hosiery imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X pairs), more than tenfold. The United Arab Emirates (X pairs) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +27.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+71.8% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of socks, stockings and other women's hosiery to Kenya, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 1.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +18.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+58.0% per year) and South Africa (+6.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average women hosiery import price stood at $X per pair in 2022, with a decrease of -46.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per pair in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per pair), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per pair) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (-3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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