Men's swimwear exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported men's swimwear worth $2.1 million (282 tonnes). Value rose 185% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 108% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 282 t |
| 2023 | $726K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $668K | 40 t |
| 2021 | $291K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $574K | 113 t |
| 2019 | $576K | 189 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 73 t |
| 2017 | $12K | 1 t |
Where Kenya exports men's swimwear to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.7M | 84% |
| Canada | $242K | 12% |
| Panama | $26K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $13K | 0.7% |
| Guatemala | $11K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.34 per kg, 68% below the world average of $22.98, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's swimwear exports (HS 6211.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 6211.11: Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's swimwear exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's swimwear worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 282 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 161 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 185% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's swimwear from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Panama (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's swimwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.34 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $22.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of men's swimwear from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $877 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for men's swimwear?
The HS code for men's swimwear is subheading 6211.11. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6211 page.
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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