MDF (3–5 mm) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.6 million of mdf (3–5 mm) in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $4.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 4.3K t |
Where Kenya imports mdf (3–5 mm) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 55% |
| Uganda | $1.7M | 36% |
| Ethiopia | $118K | 2.6% |
| Tanzania | $113K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $100K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $49K | 1.1% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Kenya mdf (3–5 mm) imports (HS 4411.12): 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 4411.12: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness not exceeding 5 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of mdf (3–5 mm) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported mdf (3–5 mm) worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply mdf (3–5 mm) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Uganda (36%) and Ethiopia (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 576% on the year.
What is the average import price of mdf (3–5 mm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of mdf (3–5 mm) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mdf (3–5 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (3–5 mm) is subheading 4411.12. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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