Fibreboard imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fibreboard by Kenya reached $30.5 million in 2024 (81.6 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $30.5M | 81.6K t |
| 2023 | $30.6M | 67.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 41.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 35.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 45.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.9M | 48.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 63.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 22.8K t |
Where Kenya imports fibreboard from
Uganda alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $18.7M | 61% |
| China | $5.7M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $4.0M | 13% |
| South Africa | $897K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $404K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $219K | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | $132K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $97K | 0.3% |
| Vietnam | $94K | 0.3% |
| India | $67K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | MDF (>9 mm) | 66% |
| 4411.12 | MDF (3–5 mm) | 15% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (high density) | 9.5% |
| 4411.13 | MDF (5–9 mm) | 8.5% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (low density) | 0.8% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (medium density, other) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.37 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.60, 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.
Fibreboard exports from Kenya
Exports of fibreboard by Kenya reached $1.4 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 84% |
| Rwanda | $195K | 14% |
| DR Congo | $16K | 1.1% |
| Burundi | $16K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya fibreboard imports (HS 4411): 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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported fibreboard worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by China (19%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.37 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fibreboard to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. The peak was 2018 at $31.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export fibreboard?
Yes. Kenya exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Rwanda and the DR Congo. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $29.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (66% of the value) and 4411.12 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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