Metal office furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported metal office furniture worth $3.1 million (717 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.0 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 | $3.1M | 717 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 947 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 446 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 442 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports metal office furniture from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Turkey (15%), South Africa (7%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 49% |
| Turkey | $472K | 15% |
| South Africa | $208K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $169K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $132K | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $84K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $84K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.4% |
| India | $57K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $44K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.38 per kg, close to the world average of $4.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal office furniture exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported metal office furniture worth $202 thousand (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Sudan (36%), Somalia (22%), Ethiopia (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $72K | 36% |
| Somalia | $45K | 23% |
| Ethiopia | $41K | 20% |
| Uganda | $21K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 5.6% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.7% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $0K | 0.2% |
| Rwanda | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya metal office furniture imports (HS 9403.10): 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 9403.10: Furniture: metal, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal office furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported metal office furniture worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal office furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal office furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2018 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export metal office furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $202 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Somalia and Ethiopia. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal office furniture?
The HS code for metal office furniture is subheading 9403.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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