Kraft wood pulp imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of kraft wood pulp by Kenya reached $27.2 million in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 59% 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 | $27.2M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.0M | 15.5K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports kraft wood pulp from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $23.5M | 87% |
| China | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| Brazil | $623K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $559K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $484K | 1.8% |
| Hong Kong | $260K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $56K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $23K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4703
| 4703.21 | Bleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 99% |
| 4703.29 | Bleached kraft pulp (hardwood) | 1.1% |
| 4703.11 | Unbleached kraft pulp (coniferous) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, 82% above the world average of $0.66. 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.
Kraft wood pulp exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $319 thousand of kraft wood pulp in 2024 (268 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 86% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $274K | 86% |
| Ireland | $45K | 14% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya kraft wood pulp imports (HS 4703): 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 4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades.
Common questions
What is the value of kraft wood pulp imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported kraft wood pulp worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply kraft wood pulp to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by China (6%) and Brazil (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of kraft wood pulp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 82% above the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of kraft wood pulp to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also export kraft wood pulp?
Yes. Kenya exported $319 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Ireland and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $26.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for kraft wood pulp?
The HS code for kraft wood pulp is heading 4703. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4703.21 (99% of the value) and 4703.29 (1%).
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