Cotton men's shirts exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cotton men's shirts by Kenya reached $20.1 million in 2024 (374 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.1M | 375 t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 322 t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 675 t |
| 2018 | $16.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 775 t |
Where Kenya exports cotton men's shirts to
United States alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.2M | 96% |
| Canada | $199K | 1% |
| France | $148K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $109K | 0.5% |
| Tanzania | $79K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $76K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $41K | 0.2% |
| Mexico | $38K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $35K | 0.2% |
| El Salvador | $27K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.78 per kg, 56% above the world average of $34.55. 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 shirts imports to Kenya
Imports of cotton men's shirts by Kenya reached $8.2 million in 2024 (203 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.2M | 51% |
| India | $2.8M | 34% |
| Turkey | $638K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $229K | 2.8% |
| Bangladesh | $61K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $51K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $47K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $41K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $34K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cotton men's shirts exports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported cotton men's shirts worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 374 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton men's shirts from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 95% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Canada (1%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 594% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $53.78 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $34.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton men's shirts from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import cotton men's shirts?
Yes. Kenya imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. 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 6205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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