Furniture parts imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $12.0 million of furniture parts in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 750 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 807 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 891 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
Where Kenya imports furniture parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 89% |
| Turkey | $294K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $244K | 2% |
| South Korea | $219K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $74K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $70K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $53K | 0.4% |
| France | $38K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 75% above the world average of $3.34. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furniture parts exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $213 thousand of furniture parts in 2024 (40 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $107K | 50% |
| Rwanda | $59K | 28% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 14% |
| Mexico | $6K | 2.9% |
| Somalia | $5K | 2.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0.3% |
| Burundi | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya furniture parts imports (HS 9403.90): 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 9403.90: Furniture: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture parts imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported furniture parts worth $12.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture parts to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $3.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture parts to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.0 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
Does Kenya also export furniture parts?
Yes. Kenya exported $213 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture parts?
The HS code for furniture parts is subheading 9403.90. 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.
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