Particle board imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported particle board worth $9.3 million (27.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 27.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 18.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 14.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 11.2K t |
Where Kenya imports particle board from
The largest suppliers were Uganda (38%), South Africa (25%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.6M | 38% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 25% |
| China | $2.0M | 22% |
| Turkey | $537K | 5.8% |
| India | $412K | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $373K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $40K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.43, 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 particle board imports (HS 4410.11): 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 4410.11: Particle board of wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported particle board worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 905% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of particle board to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for particle board?
The HS code for particle board is subheading 4410.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4410 page.
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