Cane furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported cane furniture worth $6.4 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $15.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 3.4K t |
Where Kenya imports cane furniture from
China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 69% |
| South Africa | $1.5M | 23% |
| Somalia | $200K | 3.1% |
| India | $53K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.6% |
| United States | $28K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $20K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $17K | 0.3% |
| Singapore | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.81 per kg, 32% below the world average of $5.60, 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.
Cane furniture exports from Kenya
Exports of cane furniture by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). South Sudan alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $1.9M | 83% |
| Uganda | $132K | 5.7% |
| Comoros | $65K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $36K | 1.6% |
| Finland | $26K | 1.1% |
| Rwanda | $17K | 0.8% |
| Gambia | $17K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $17K | 0.7% |
| France | $13K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $10K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya cane furniture imports (HS 9403.89): 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 9403.89: Furniture: of cane, osier, or similar materials (other than bamboo or rattan).
Common questions
What is the value of cane furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported cane furniture worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply cane furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and Somalia (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 267% on the year.
What is the average import price of cane furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.81 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $5.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cane furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does Kenya also export cane furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Uganda and the Comoros. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cane furniture?
The HS code for cane furniture is subheading 9403.89. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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