Rough wood exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported rough wood worth $6.8 million (14.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 148% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 49% a year on average.
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 | $6.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $411K | 701 t |
Where Kenya exports rough wood to
One buyer market dominates: Rwanda accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Rwanda grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $6.7M | 99% |
| India | $23K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.1% |
| Oman | $6K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
| China | $2K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4403
| 4403.11 | Treated rough wood (coniferous) | 90% |
| 4403.25 | Softwood logs (large, other species) | 9.2% |
| 4403.49 | Tropical logs (other species) | 0.3% |
| 4403.99 | Rough logs (other species) | 0.2% |
| 4403.98 | Eucalyptus logs | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4403.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, 213% above the world average of $0.15. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rough wood imports to Kenya
Imports of rough wood by Kenya reached $749 thousand in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $693K | 93% |
| India | $33K | 4.4% |
| United States | $10K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.2% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.2% |
| China | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya rough wood exports (HS 4403): 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 4403: Wood in the rough, whether or not stripped of bark or sapwood, or roughly squared.
Common questions
What is the value of rough wood exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported rough wood worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 151 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 148% on 2023.
Which countries buy rough wood from Kenya?
Rwanda was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by India (0%) and the United Arab Emirates (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average export price of rough wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 213% above the world average of $0.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of rough wood from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $411 thousand in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
Does Kenya also import rough wood?
Yes. Kenya imported $749 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, India and the United States. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rough wood?
The HS code for rough wood is heading 4403. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4403.11 (90% of the value) and 4403.25 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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