Notebooks, diaries and notepads imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads by Kenya reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.7 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 | $3.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 664 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Kenya imports notebooks, diaries and notepads from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 73% |
| India | $541K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $58K | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $36K | 1% |
| United States | $23K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $21K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.35 per kg, 43% below the world average of $4.14, 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.
Notebooks, diaries and notepads exports from Kenya
Kenya exported $505 thousand of notebooks, diaries and notepads in 2024 (98 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Uganda (23%), Tanzania (16%), Rwanda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $117K | 23% |
| Tanzania | $83K | 16% |
| Rwanda | $71K | 14% |
| Sudan | $39K | 7.6% |
| South Sudan | $35K | 7% |
| Ethiopia | $29K | 5.7% |
| Somalia | $23K | 4.6% |
| Burundi | $22K | 4.3% |
| Nigeria | $21K | 4.1% |
| DR Congo | $20K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya notebooks, diaries and notepads imports (HS 4820.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4820.10: Paper and paperboard: registers, account books, note books, order books, receipt books, letter pads, memorandum pads, diaries and similar articles.
Common questions
What is the value of notebooks, diaries and notepads imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported notebooks, diaries and notepads worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply notebooks, diaries and notepads to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (15%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 887% on the year.
What is the average import price of notebooks, diaries and notepads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.35 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $4.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of notebooks, diaries and notepads to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export notebooks, diaries and notepads?
Yes. Kenya exported $505 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads?
The HS code for notebooks, diaries and notepads is subheading 4820.10. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4820 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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