Plywood imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $18.9 million of plywood in 2024 (45.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $48.2 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 | $18.9M | 45.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.4M | 269.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 60.1K t |
| 2021 | $38.5M | 97.8K t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 88.7K t |
| 2019 | $33.0M | 52.8K t |
| 2018 | $28.2M | 48.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 16.6K t |
Where Kenya imports plywood from
Uganda alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $14.9M | 79% |
| China | $1.5M | 7.7% |
| Tanzania | $1.3M | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $306K | 1.6% |
| India | $288K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $135K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $109K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $83K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $71K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $69K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 47% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 42% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 5.3% |
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 3.8% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 2% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.3% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.41 per kg, 56% below the world average of $0.93, 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 plywood imports (HS 4412): 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 4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported plywood worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Kenya?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by China (8%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.41 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plywood to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2020 at $48.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4412.39 (47% of the value) and 4412.99 (42%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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