Men's cotton knit underpants exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $25.3 million of men's cotton knit underpants in 2024 (860 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $33.7 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 | $25.3M | 860 t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.7M | 801 t |
| 2020 | $13.1M | 462 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 109 t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 525 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 337 t |
Where Kenya exports men's cotton knit underpants to
The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Germany (12%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $9.7M | 38% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $2.7M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 6.3% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $984K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $759K | 3% |
| Panama | $635K | 2.5% |
| Austria | $609K | 2.4% |
| Australia | $542K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.39 per kg, 38% above the world average of $21.31. 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 underpants imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $1.5 million of men's cotton knit underpants in 2024 (55 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 72% |
| South Africa | $162K | 11% |
| Turkey | $137K | 9.1% |
| Bangladesh | $43K | 2.9% |
| Cambodia | $24K | 1.6% |
| India | $17K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $10K | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | $8K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's cotton knit underpants exports (HS 6107.11): 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 6107.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit underpants exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's cotton knit underpants worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 860 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's cotton knit underpants from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 75 buyer countries in total. Panama grew fastest among the top ten, up 86% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's cotton knit underpants per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.39 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $21.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of men's cotton knit underpants from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2021 at $33.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
Does Kenya also import men's cotton knit underpants?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit underpants?
The HS code for men's cotton knit underpants is subheading 6107.11. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6107 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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