Knit swimwear and activewear exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of knit swimwear and activewear by Kenya reached $10.2 million in 2024 (199 tonnes). Value rose 148% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 75% a year on average.
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 | $10.2M | 199 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 226 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 89 t |
| 2021 | $33K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $50K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $66K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $8K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $206K | 14 t |
Where Kenya exports knit swimwear and activewear to
United States alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.9M | 97% |
| Canada | $122K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $95K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $43K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $28K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $24K | 0.2% |
| Somalia | $20K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $13K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Women's synthetic swimwear | 99% |
| 6112.49 | Women's swimwear (other materials) | 1.1% |
| 6112.12 | Synthetic track suits | 0.2% |
| 6112.11 | Cotton track suits | 0% |
| 6112.31 | Men's synthetic swimwear | 0% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits (other materials) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.53 per kg, 57% above the world average of $32.83. 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.
Knit swimwear and activewear imports to Kenya
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (195 tonnes). China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $889K | 63% |
| Ethiopia | $131K | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $127K | 9.1% |
| Mauritius | $52K | 3.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $48K | 3.4% |
| India | $40K | 2.8% |
| United States | $37K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $17K | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $13K | 0.9% |
| Bangladesh | $11K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya knit swimwear and activewear exports (HS 6112): 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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 199 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries buy knit swimwear and activewear from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Poland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 308% on the year.
What is the average export price of knit swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $51.53 per kg in 2024, 57% above the world average of $32.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of knit swimwear and activewear from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $206 thousand in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also import knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Ethiopia and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for knit swimwear and activewear is heading 6112. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6112.41 (99% of the value) and 6112.49 (1%).
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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