Kenya’s import of second-hand clothes (mitumba) from China rose by 86.2 per cent year on year (YoY) in quantity to 31,594 tonnes in the first quarter (Q1) this year, according to Chinese government statistics.These imports were valued at $22.732 million compared to $20.651 million in Q1 2023, a Kenyan media outlet reported.
Cheaper second-hand clothes are popular in the country, especially among low and middle-income earners.
Kenya's import of second-hand clothes (mitumba) from China rose by 86.2 per cent year on year in quantity to 31,594 tonnes in Q1 2024, according to Chinese government statistics.
These imports were valued at $22.732 million compared to $20.651 million in Q1 2023.
The Kenyan government estimates the multi-billion-shilling trade employs an estimated 2 million.
The Kenyan government estimates that the multi-billion-shilling trade employs an estimated 2 million.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)