Men's knit shirt (other fibres) exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.9 million of men's knit shirt (other fibres) in 2024 (385 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 399% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.7 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 | $3.9M | 385 t |
| 2023 | $786K | 208 t |
| 2022 | $587K | 28 t |
| 2021 | $348K | 24 t |
| 2020 | $109K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 71 t |
| 2018 | $59K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $121K | 3 t |
Where Kenya exports men's knit shirt (other fibres) to
United States alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.6M | 92% |
| Mexico | $99K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $78K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $30K | 0.8% |
| Somalia | $20K | 0.5% |
| DR Congo | $11K | 0.3% |
| Rwanda | $7K | 0.2% |
| Madagascar | $6K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.19 per kg, 40% below the world average of $16.97, 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 (other fibres) imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported men's knit shirt (other fibres) worth $1.9 million (692 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 73% |
| Rwanda | $224K | 12% |
| India | $74K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $64K | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $52K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $35K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 1% |
| United States | $12K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.4% |
| Bangladesh | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's knit shirt (other fibres) exports (HS 6105.90): 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 6105.90: Shirts: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's knit shirt (other fibres) exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's knit shirt (other fibres) worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 153 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 399% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's knit shirt (other fibres) from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Mexico (3%) and Tanzania (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 buyer countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's knit shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.19 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $16.97 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 (other fibres) from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $121 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also import men's knit shirt (other fibres)?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Rwanda and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's knit shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for men's knit shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6105.90. 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.
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