Exercise books imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported exercise books worth $2.7 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 731 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $471K | 488 t |
| 2020 | $594K | 314 t |
| 2019 | $474K | 377 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 887 t |
Where Kenya imports exercise books from
India alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.6M | 61% |
| China | $671K | 25% |
| Indonesia | $186K | 7% |
| France | $125K | 4.7% |
| United Kingdom | $41K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $2K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, close to the world average of $1.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Exercise books exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported exercise books worth $7.4 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $4.3M | 59% |
| Burundi | $726K | 9.9% |
| DR Congo | $707K | 9.6% |
| Uganda | $518K | 7% |
| Malawi | $419K | 5.7% |
| Tanzania | $339K | 4.6% |
| South Sudan | $155K | 2.1% |
| Sudan | $133K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $19K | 0.3% |
| Somalia | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya exercise books imports (HS 4820.20): 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 4820.20: Paper and paperboard: exercise books.
Common questions
What is the value of exercise books imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported exercise books worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply exercise books to Kenya?
India was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (25%) and Indonesia (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of exercise books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of exercise books to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export exercise books?
Yes. Kenya exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Burundi and the DR Congo. That compares with imports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for exercise books?
The HS code for exercise books is subheading 4820.20. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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