Particle board (non-wood) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $2.5 million of particle board (non-wood) in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 106% 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 | $2.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $610K | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $633K | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $630K | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $344K | 877 t |
| 2018 | $27K | 36 t |
| 2017 | $16K | 4 t |
Where Kenya imports particle board (non-wood) from
Uganda alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.9M | 76% |
| China | $373K | 15% |
| Egypt | $197K | 7.9% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 51% below the world average of $0.55, 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 (non-wood) imports (HS 4410.90): 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 4410.90: Particle board, oriented strand board (OSB) and similar board of ligneous materials other than wood, whether or not agglomerated with resins or other organic binding substances.
Common questions
What is the value of particle board (non-wood) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported particle board (non-wood) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply particle board (non-wood) to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Egypt (8%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of particle board (non-wood) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $0.55 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 (non-wood) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $792 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for particle board (non-wood)?
The HS code for particle board (non-wood) is subheading 4410.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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