Plastic furniture exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $5.0 million of plastic furniture in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $5.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 462 t |
| 2017 | $313K | 103 t |
Where Kenya exports plastic furniture to
The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (42%), South Sudan (42%), Rwanda (12%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.1M | 42% |
| South Sudan | $2.1M | 42% |
| Rwanda | $606K | 12% |
| Uganda | $102K | 2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $47K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 0.5% |
| Madagascar | $9K | 0.2% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.87 per kg, 57% below the world average of $4.34, 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.
Plastic furniture imports to Kenya
Imports of plastic furniture by Kenya reached $3.9 million in 2024 (685 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 92% |
| Pakistan | $65K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $46K | 1.2% |
| United States | $43K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $30K | 0.8% |
| India | $23K | 0.6% |
| Vietnam | $19K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $14K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya plastic furniture exports (HS 9403.70): 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 9403.70: Furniture: plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic furniture exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported plastic furniture worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy plastic furniture from Kenya?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Sudan (42%) and Rwanda (12%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. Madagascar grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average export price of plastic furniture per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.87 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $4.34 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of plastic furniture from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $312 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import plastic furniture?
Yes. Kenya imported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Pakistan and Turkey. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic furniture?
The HS code for plastic furniture is subheading 9403.70. 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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