Laminated wood panels (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $7.9 million of laminated wood panels (other) in 2024 (20.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $23.0 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 | $7.9M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 254.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.0M | 47.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 55.5K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 48.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Kenya imports laminated wood panels (other) from
Uganda alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $6.6M | 83% |
| Tanzania | $497K | 6.3% |
| China | $431K | 5.4% |
| Pakistan | $109K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $71K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $65K | 0.8% |
| India | $64K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 45% below the world average of $0.71, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya laminated wood panels (other) imports (HS 4412.99): 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 4412.99: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood (other than blockboard, laminboard and battenboard, other than of bamboo, and other than plywood consisting only of sheets of wood each ply 6mm or thinner).
Common questions
What is the value of laminated wood panels (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported laminated wood panels (other) worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply laminated wood panels (other) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Tanzania (6%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of laminated wood panels (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of laminated wood panels (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 408%. The peak was 2020 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for laminated wood panels (other)?
The HS code for laminated wood panels (other) is subheading 4412.99. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4412 page.
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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