Swimwear and activewear exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported swimwear and activewear worth $14.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.9 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 | $14.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.2M | 871 t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 305 t |
| 2020 | $18.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 760 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.0K t |
Where Kenya exports swimwear and activewear to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 79% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+765% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.5M | 79% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| Canada | $518K | 3.6% |
| Malawi | $263K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $244K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $142K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $78K | 0.5% |
| Slovenia | $63K | 0.4% |
| Central African Republic | $56K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $43K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 27% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 23% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 23% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 14% |
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 4.2% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 3.7% |
| 6211.12 | Women's swimwear | 2.7% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.69 per kg, 57% below the world average of $26.92, 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.
Swimwear and activewear imports to Kenya
Kenya imported $8.0 million of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (862 tonnes). Most of the value came from Indonesia (47%), China (29%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $3.8M | 47% |
| China | $2.3M | 29% |
| India | $547K | 6.9% |
| Turkey | $294K | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $191K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $176K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $171K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 1.8% |
| United States | $111K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $44K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya swimwear and activewear exports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported swimwear and activewear worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy swimwear and activewear from Kenya?
The United States was the largest buyer with 79% of the value ($11.5 million), followed by Mexico (8%) and Canada (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 79 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 765% on the year.
What is the average export price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.69 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $26.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of swimwear and activewear from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $24.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also import swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Kenya imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Indonesia, China and India. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 6211.32 (27% of the value) and 6211.42 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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