Men's synthetic knit shirt exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $18.7 million of men's synthetic knit shirt in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 63% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $23.4 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 | $18.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 822 t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 974 t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 995 t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 540 t |
| 2018 | $23.4M | 867 t |
| 2017 | $14.5M | 637 t |
Where Kenya exports men's synthetic knit shirt to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.1M | 97% |
| Canada | $188K | 1% |
| Germany | $137K | 0.7% |
| France | $85K | 0.5% |
| Australia | $64K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $42K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.44 per kg, 42% below the world average of $28.45, 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 synthetic knit shirt imports to Kenya
Imports of men's synthetic knit shirt by Kenya reached $1.8 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). Most of the value came from India (46%), China (38%), Germany (6%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $837K | 46% |
| China | $687K | 38% |
| Germany | $101K | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $85K | 4.7% |
| Romania | $31K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $25K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 1% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $5K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's synthetic knit shirt exports (HS 6105.20): 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 6105.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic knit shirt exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's synthetic knit shirt worth $18.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 173 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's synthetic knit shirt from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Canada (1%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 26 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's synthetic knit shirt per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.44 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $28.45 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 synthetic knit shirt from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.5 million in 2017 to $18.7 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import men's synthetic knit shirt?
Yes. Kenya imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, China and Germany. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic knit shirt?
The HS code for men's synthetic knit shirt is subheading 6105.20. 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.
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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