Wooden furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wooden furniture by Kenya reached $17.8 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $32.6 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 | $17.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $32.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 6.7K t |
Where Kenya imports wooden furniture from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.9M | 50% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 9.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $606K | 3.4% |
| India | $450K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $360K | 2% |
| United States | $353K | 2% |
| South Africa | $352K | 2% |
| Finland | $244K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 48% below the world average of $3.20, 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 furniture exports from Kenya
Exports of wooden furniture by Kenya reached $2.6 million in 2024 (627 tonnes). Most of it went to Gambia (23%), Somalia (20%), Uganda (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+584% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gambia | $604K | 23% |
| Somalia | $534K | 20% |
| Uganda | $363K | 14% |
| South Sudan | $323K | 12% |
| Tanzania | $179K | 6.8% |
| DR Congo | $67K | 2.6% |
| Djibouti | $56K | 2.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $43K | 1.6% |
| Rwanda | $40K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $36K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wooden furniture imports (HS 9403.60): 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 9403.60: Furniture: wooden, other than for office, kitchen or bedroom use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wooden furniture worth $17.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $3.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $17.8 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2022 at $32.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wooden furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Gambia, Somalia and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden furniture?
The HS code for wooden furniture is subheading 9403.60. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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