Unbleached kraft linerboard imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported unbleached kraft linerboard worth $35.9 million (51.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.9M | 51.7K t |
| 2023 | $25.5M | 37.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 41.7K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 51.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 48.5K t |
| 2019 | $31.2M | 43.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 48.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.8M | 66.1K t |
Where Kenya imports unbleached kraft linerboard from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (49%), Brazil (12%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $17.7M | 49% |
| Brazil | $4.3M | 12% |
| United States | $3.3M | 9.2% |
| Finland | $3.2M | 9% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 4.5% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $902K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $789K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $769K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $747K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
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 unbleached kraft linerboard imports (HS 4804.11): 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 4804.11: Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, unbleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached kraft linerboard imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported unbleached kraft linerboard worth $35.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 185 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached kraft linerboard to Kenya?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($17.7 million), followed by Brazil (12%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 998% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached kraft linerboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached kraft linerboard to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.8 million in 2017 to $35.9 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2021 at $42.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard?
The HS code for unbleached kraft linerboard is subheading 4804.11. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4804 page.
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