Kenya: Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market 2025

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan non-knitted men apparel market dropped rapidly to $X in 2022, waning by -17.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Non-knitted men apparel consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Production in Kenya

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were exported from Kenya; jumping by 25% against the year before. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,138% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 80% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X units) was the main destination for non-knitted men apparel exports from Kenya, with a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +45.6%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) exports from Kenya, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States amounted to +18.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average non-knitted men apparel export price stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 29% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 843%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to the United States totaled $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+14.5%).

Non-Knitted Men Apparel Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X units of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) were imported into Kenya; with a decrease of -16.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 159%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-knitted men apparel imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 349% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X units) was the main supplier of non-knitted men apparel to Kenya, accounting for a 94% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X units), with a 2.8% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X units), with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to -5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+8.2% per year) and South Africa (-26.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of men's or boys' clothing (not knitted or crocheted) to Kenya, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+13.8% per year) and South Africa (-14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-knitted men apparel import price amounted to $X per unit, declining by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+34.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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