Cotton men's briefs exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported cotton men's briefs worth $3.3 million (78 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 78 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 99 t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $7.9M | 656 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 541 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 48 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 36 t |
Where Kenya exports cotton men's briefs to
One buyer market dominates: South Korea accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $1.9M | 58% |
| United States | $445K | 14% |
| Germany | $127K | 3.9% |
| Austria | $107K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $106K | 3.2% |
| Colombia | $83K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 2.2% |
| Poland | $70K | 2.1% |
| France | $52K | 1.6% |
| New Zealand | $43K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $42.47 per kg, 113% above the world average of $19.97. 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.
Cotton men's briefs imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported cotton men's briefs worth $1.1 million (82 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $921K | 83% |
| China | $85K | 7.6% |
| Bangladesh | $41K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $26K | 2.4% |
| India | $26K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.6% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cotton men's briefs exports (HS 6207.11): 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 6207.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's briefs exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported cotton men's briefs worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 78 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton men's briefs from Kenya?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton men's briefs per kg?
The average declared export value was about $42.47 per kg in 2024, 113% above the world average of $19.97 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cotton men's briefs from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2019 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import cotton men's briefs?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, China and Bangladesh. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's briefs?
The HS code for cotton men's briefs is subheading 6207.11. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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