Sawn wood imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported sawn wood worth $45.2 million (105.8 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 118% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $57.6 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 | $45.2M | 105.8K t |
| 2023 | $41.9M | 93.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.5M | 114.4K t |
| 2021 | $57.6M | 72.2K t |
| 2020 | $57.2M | 120.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.9M | 44.9K t |
| 2018 | $606K | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $195K | 372 t |
Where Kenya imports sawn wood from
Tanzania alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, DR Congo grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $27.6M | 61% |
| DR Congo | $16.5M | 36% |
| Uganda | $435K | 1% |
| Finland | $175K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $155K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $141K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $68K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $35K | 0.1% |
| South Sudan | $34K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 60% |
| 4407.21 | Wood, tropical: as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this Chapter, mahogany (Swietenia spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether… | 37% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 1.4% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.9% |
| 4407.91 | Sawn oak boards | 0.5% |
| 4407.12 | Sawn fir and spruce boards | 0.3% |
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 0.2% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.54, 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.
Sawn wood exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported sawn wood worth $217 thousand (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $187K | 86% |
| Luxembourg | $12K | 5.3% |
| China | $8K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 3.7% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.5% |
| South Sudan | $1K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya sawn wood imports (HS 4407): 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: Wood 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 wood imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported sawn wood worth $45.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sawn wood to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($27.6 million), followed by the DR Congo (36%) and Uganda (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Sudan grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sawn wood to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $195 thousand in 2017 to $45.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $57.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.6 million a year.
Does Kenya also export sawn wood?
Yes. Kenya exported $217 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Luxembourg and China. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $45.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4407.11 (60% of the value) and 4407.21 (36%).
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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