Men's knit shirt exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported men's knit shirt worth $27.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 88% 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 | $27.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.8M | 293 t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $28.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 901 t |
Where Kenya exports men's knit shirt to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $24.0M | 89% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $317K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $210K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $150K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $143K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $136K | 0.5% |
| China | $110K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $102K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $96K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 6105
| 6105.20 | Men's synthetic knit shirt | 69% |
| 6105.10 | Men's cotton knit shirt | 17% |
| 6105.90 | Men's knit shirt (other fibres) | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.50 per kg, 40% below the world average of $27.62, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's knit shirt imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported men's knit shirt worth $5.0 million (803 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (45%), India (22%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+713% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 45% |
| India | $1.1M | 22% |
| Turkey | $319K | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $305K | 6.1% |
| Rwanda | $224K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $210K | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $123K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $54K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $46K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's knit shirt exports (HS 6105): 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: Shirts; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's knit shirt worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit shirt from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($24.0 million), followed by Canada (4%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 61 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 788% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.50 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $27.62 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 knit shirt from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $28.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also import men's knit shirt?
Yes. Kenya imported $5.0 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 $22.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt?
The HS code for men's knit shirt is heading 6105. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6105.20 (69% of the value) and 6105.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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