Wooden articles imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $9.4 million of wooden articles in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 6.7K t |
Where Kenya imports wooden articles from
Pakistan alone supplied 77% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $7.2M | 77% |
| China | $1.5M | 16% |
| India | $262K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $117K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $78K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $51K | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $18K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $13K | 0.1% |
| Sri Lanka | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4421
| 4421.99 | Wood: not of bamboo, articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420 (excluding clothes hangers) | 93% |
| 4421.91 | Bamboo articles (other) | 4.9% |
| 4421.10 | Wooden clothes hangers | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, 42% below the world average of $2.09, 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.
Wooden articles exports from Kenya
Exports of wooden articles by Kenya reached $238 thousand in 2024 (39 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (40%), South Sudan (31%), Tanzania (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $95K | 40% |
| South Sudan | $73K | 31% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $7K | 3% |
| Denmark | $6K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $5K | 2% |
| United States | $5K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $4K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $4K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wooden articles imports (HS 4421): 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 4421: Wooden articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4414 to 4420.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden articles imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wooden articles worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden articles to Kenya?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (16%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $2.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wooden articles to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wooden articles?
Yes. Kenya exported $238 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden articles?
The HS code for wooden articles is heading 4421. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4421.99 (93% of the value) and 4421.91 (5%).
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