Sawn pine boards imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sawn pine boards worth $27.2 million (61.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 160% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $34.2 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 | $27.2M | 61.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.5M | 57.6K t |
| 2022 | $33.1M | 64.4K t |
| 2021 | $30.2M | 50.4K t |
| 2020 | $34.2M | 66.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $234K | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $34K | 144 t |
Where Kenya imports sawn pine boards from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $26.7M | 98% |
| Uganda | $311K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $118K | 0.4% |
| DR Congo | $13K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0% |
| Italy | $10K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.45 per kg, close to the world average of $0.47.
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 sawn pine boards imports (HS 4407.11): 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 4407.11: Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn pine boards imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sawn pine boards worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn pine boards to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Uganda (1%) and Finland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn pine boards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sawn pine boards to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2020 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn pine boards?
The HS code for sawn pine boards is subheading 4407.11. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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