Men's knit clothing imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $35.6 million of men's knit clothing in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 56% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $42.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $53.5M | 10.6K t |
Where Kenya imports men's knit clothing from
China alone supplied 94% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.5M | 94% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| India | $251K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $238K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $163K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $68K | 0.2% |
| United States | $48K | 0.1% |
| Bangladesh | $32K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6103
| 6103.32 | Men's cotton knit jacket | 33% |
| 6103.43 | Men's synthetic knit trousers | 27% |
| 6103.49 | Men's knit trousers (other fibres) | 20% |
| 6103.33 | Men's synthetic knit jacket | 8.7% |
| 6103.42 | Men's cotton knit trousers | 5.2% |
| 6103.23 | Men's synthetic knit ensemble | 2% |
| 6103.39 | Men's knit jacket (other fibres) | 1.4% |
| 6103.22 | Men's cotton knit ensemble | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.13 per kg, 56% above the world average of $20.01. 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 knit clothing exports from Kenya
Exports of men's knit clothing by Kenya reached $31.8 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $28.4M | 89% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $417K | 1.3% |
| Taiwan | $314K | 1% |
| China | $192K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $136K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $94K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $87K | 0.3% |
| Peru | $80K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's knit clothing imports (HS 6103): 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 6103: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches, shorts (not swimwear); men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit clothing imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported men's knit clothing worth $35.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's knit clothing to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($33.5 million), followed by Turkey (3%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's knit clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.13 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $20.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's knit clothing to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.5 million in 2017 to $35.6 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $53.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export men's knit clothing?
Yes. Kenya exported $31.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Canada and Mexico. That compares with imports of $35.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for men's knit clothing?
The HS code for men's knit clothing is heading 6103. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6103.32 (33% of the value) and 6103.43 (27%).
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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