Wooden office furniture imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported wooden office furniture worth $5.0 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $5.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 3.1K t |
Where Kenya imports wooden office furniture from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 59% |
| South Korea | $641K | 13% |
| South Africa | $372K | 7.5% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $180K | 3.6% |
| India | $141K | 2.8% |
| United States | $132K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $106K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $47K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $36K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 58% below the world average of $3.77, 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 office furniture exports from Kenya
Exports of wooden office furniture by Kenya reached $485 thousand in 2024 (108 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Somalia (28%), Nigeria (20%), Rwanda (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Somalia | $137K | 28% |
| Nigeria | $96K | 20% |
| Rwanda | $92K | 19% |
| Malawi | $48K | 9.9% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 6.3% |
| South Sudan | $24K | 5% |
| Uganda | $22K | 4.6% |
| DR Congo | $18K | 3.7% |
| Ethiopia | $11K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya wooden office furniture imports (HS 9403.30): 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 9403.30: Furniture: wooden, for office use.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden office furniture imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported wooden office furniture worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden office furniture to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden office furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $3.77 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 office furniture to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export wooden office furniture?
Yes. Kenya exported $485 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Somalia, Nigeria and Rwanda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden office furniture?
The HS code for wooden office furniture is subheading 9403.30. 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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