Men's cotton knit shirt exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $4.5 million of men's cotton knit shirt in 2024 (120 tonnes). That is 111% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.2 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 | $4.5M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 42 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 132 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 168 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 261 t |
Where Kenya exports men's cotton knit shirt to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 50% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 23% |
| South Africa | $290K | 6.5% |
| Taiwan | $210K | 4.7% |
| Japan | $143K | 3.2% |
| China | $109K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $72K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $69K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $60K | 1.4% |
| Colombia | $51K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.37 per kg, 31% above the world average of $28.62. 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.
Men's cotton knit shirt imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $1.3 million of men's cotton knit shirt in 2024 (41 tonnes). Most of the value came from South Africa (19%), Turkey (16%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $251K | 19% |
| Turkey | $214K | 16% |
| India | $197K | 15% |
| China | $195K | 15% |
| Germany | $109K | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $52K | 4% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 3.3% |
| Bangladesh | $38K | 2.9% |
| Singapore | $34K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's cotton knit shirt exports (HS 6105.10): 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 6105.10: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit shirt exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's cotton knit shirt worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 111% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's cotton knit shirt from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 50% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Canada (23%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 713% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's cotton knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $37.37 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $28.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of men's cotton knit shirt from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2017 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also import men's cotton knit shirt?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Turkey and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit shirt?
The HS code for men's cotton knit shirt is subheading 6105.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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