Men's underwear exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.7 million of men's underwear in 2024 (97 tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.4 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 | $3.7M | 97 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 86 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 126 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 752 t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 560 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 44 t |
Where Kenya exports men's underwear to
South Korea alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $2.0M | 54% |
| United States | $591K | 16% |
| Germany | $134K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $111K | 3% |
| Austria | $107K | 2.9% |
| Colombia | $83K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $76K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 2% |
| Canada | $63K | 1.7% |
| France | $59K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 6207
| 6207.11 | Cotton men's briefs | 90% |
| 6207.19 | Men's briefs (other materials) | 9% |
| 6207.99 | Men's vests (other materials) | 0.7% |
| 6207.91 | Cotton men's vests | 0.3% |
| 6207.21 | Cotton men's pyjamas | 0.1% |
| 6207.29 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | 0.1% |
| 6207.22 | Man-made men's pyjamas | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6207.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.95 per kg, 142% above the world average of $15.71. 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 underwear imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported men's underwear worth $2.4 million (380 tonnes). Most of the value came from Egypt (39%), China (34%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Bangladesh grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $933K | 39% |
| China | $794K | 34% |
| India | $354K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $80K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $61K | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $60K | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $18K | 0.8% |
| United States | $11K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya men's underwear exports (HS 6207): 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 6207: Singlets and other vests, underpants, briefs, night-shirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's underwear exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported men's underwear worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy men's underwear from Kenya?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 239% on the year.
What is the average export price of men's underwear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $37.95 per kg in 2024, 142% above the world average of $15.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of men's underwear from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2019 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also import men's underwear?
Yes. Kenya imported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, China and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's underwear?
The HS code for men's underwear is heading 6207. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6207.11 (90% of the value) and 6207.19 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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