Paper notebooks and albums exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $8.0 million of paper notebooks and albums in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $208K | 135 t |
Where Kenya exports paper notebooks and albums to
Rwanda alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $4.4M | 55% |
| Burundi | $749K | 9.4% |
| DR Congo | $727K | 9.1% |
| Uganda | $667K | 8.4% |
| Tanzania | $440K | 5.5% |
| Malawi | $421K | 5.3% |
| South Sudan | $204K | 2.6% |
| Sudan | $176K | 2.2% |
| Somalia | $41K | 0.5% |
| Ethiopia | $35K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 92% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 6.3% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 0.8% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 0.6% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 69% below the world average of $3.44, 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.
Paper notebooks and albums imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported paper notebooks and albums worth $7.5 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 55% |
| India | $2.4M | 32% |
| Indonesia | $218K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $160K | 2.1% |
| France | $128K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $99K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $94K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $85K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $41K | 0.6% |
| United States | $37K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya paper notebooks and albums exports (HS 4820): 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: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported paper notebooks and albums worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries buy paper notebooks and albums from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Burundi (9%) and the DR Congo (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average export price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of paper notebooks and albums from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $208 thousand in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import paper notebooks and albums?
Yes. Kenya imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Indonesia. That compares with exports of $8.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (92% of the value) and 4820.10 (6%).
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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