The textiles and apparel sector is a major contributor into the Kenya’s overall economy. Local textile manufacturers supply 45% of Kenyan textile market requirements while imported new and used garments and imported fabric account for up to 55%of the market. It is estimated to account for 6% of the overall manufacturing industry and to contribute 6.6 % of Kenya’s GDP. Demand for textile products in the country is estimated to be growing at 3.8 percent per year. the top partner countries and regions from which Kenya Imports Textiles and Clothing include China, Other Asia, India, Japan and Tanzania.