Wood joinery and carpentry imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $8.5 million of wood joinery and carpentry in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $8.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.6K t |
Where Kenya imports wood joinery and carpentry from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 63% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 15% |
| Italy | $439K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $191K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $187K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $153K | 1.8% |
| India | $152K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $116K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $114K | 1.3% |
| Guyana | $86K | 1% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 70% |
| 4418.75 | Engineered wood flooring | 8.7% |
| 4418.79 | Wood flooring panels (other) | 8.4% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 5.2% |
| 4418.40 | Concrete shuttering | 2.4% |
| 4418.91 | Bamboo joinery | 2.2% |
| 4418.50 | Wooden shingles | 1.1% |
| 4418.73 | Bamboo flooring | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, close to the world average of $2.45.
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 wood joinery and carpentry imports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wood joinery and carpentry worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply wood joinery and carpentry to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wood joinery and carpentry to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4418.20 (70% of the value) and 4418.75 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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