Furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $78.3 million of furniture in 2024 (31.3 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $105.1 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 | $78.3M | 31.3K t |
| 2023 | $71.3M | 27.9K t |
| 2022 | $78.7M | 25.3K t |
| 2021 | $67.5M | 17.1K t |
| 2020 | $52.6M | 25.8K t |
| 2019 | $60.0M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $105.1M | 36.4K t |
| 2017 | $97.0M | 29.8K t |
Where Kenya imports furniture from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $53.1M | 68% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $3.0M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 3.4% |
| United States | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 23% |
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 22% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 15% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 13% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 8.2% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 6.4% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 5% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.52, 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.
Furniture exports from Kenya
Exports of furniture by Kenya reached $12.5 million in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to South Sudan (37%), DR Congo (18%), Uganda (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Somalia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $4.6M | 37% |
| DR Congo | $2.2M | 18% |
| Uganda | $1.3M | 10% |
| Rwanda | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Somalia | $782K | 6.3% |
| Gambia | $629K | 5% |
| Tanzania | $468K | 3.7% |
| Nigeria | $182K | 1.5% |
| Ethiopia | $98K | 0.8% |
| Comoros | $85K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya furniture imports (HS 9403): 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: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported furniture worth $78.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($53.1 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 105 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $97.0 million in 2017 to $78.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2018 at $105.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $12.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, the DR Congo and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $65.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 9403.60 (23% of the value) and 9403.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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