Wallpaper imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported wallpaper worth $2.5 million (465 tonnes). That is 187% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $2.5M | 465 t |
| 2023 | $877K | 358 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 445 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 464 t |
| 2020 | $711K | 347 t |
| 2019 | $786K | 367 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 321 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 342 t |
Where Kenya imports wallpaper from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 91% |
| United Kingdom | $84K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $50K | 2% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.7% |
| United States | $15K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4814
| 4814.20 | Plastic-faced wallpaper | 94% |
| 4814.90 | Wallpaper and wall coverings (other) | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4814.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, close to the world average of $4.63.
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 wallpaper imports (HS 4814): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4814: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper.
Common questions
What is the value of wallpaper imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wallpaper worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 465 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 187% on 2023.
Which countries supply wallpaper to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of wallpaper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wallpaper to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for wallpaper?
The HS code for wallpaper is heading 4814. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4814.20 (94% of the value) and 4814.90 (6%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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