China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in Kenya
Kenya: China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value was 21,639 1000 USD in 2018. ◆ Volatile
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in Kenya, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 21,639 1000 USD for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in 2018.
The figure is up 30.4% on the previous year and up 194.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in Kenya peaked at 41,086 1000 USD in 2016 and was at its lowest, 20 1000 USD, in 1997.
That places Kenya 40th out of 156 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 20 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 42 1000 USD | +110.0% |
| 1999 | 94 1000 USD | +123.8% |
| 2000 | 290 1000 USD | +208.5% |
| 2001 | 312 1000 USD | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 458 1000 USD | +46.8% |
| 2003 | 432 1000 USD | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 647 1000 USD | +49.8% |
| 2005 | 1,762 1000 USD | +172.3% |
| 2006 | 2,282 1000 USD | +29.5% |
| 2007 | 4,836 1000 USD | +111.9% |
| 2008 | 7,344 1000 USD | +51.9% |
| 2009 | 5,103 1000 USD | -30.5% |
| 2010 | 7,766 1000 USD | +52.2% |
| 2011 | 23,624 1000 USD | +204.2% |
| 2012 | 17,436 1000 USD | -26.2% |
| 2013 | 22,407 1000 USD | +28.5% |
| 2014 | 33,776 1000 USD | +50.7% |
| 2015 | 21,698 1000 USD | -35.8% |
| 2016 | 41,086 1000 USD | +89.4% |
| 2017 | 16,597 1000 USD | -59.6% |
| 2018 | 21,639 1000 USD | +30.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 21,639 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,616 1000 USD, 8.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 21,639 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 765.5 1000 USD, 28.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52 1000 USD | 20 1000 USD | 94 1000 USD | 3 |
| 2000s | 2,347 1000 USD | 290 1000 USD | 7,344 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,892 1000 USD | 7,766 1000 USD | 41,086 1000 USD | 9 |
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- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -4.73 Percentage change (2025)
- Standard Deviation, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
- Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
- Wood-based panels — Production, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), annual 2.25 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per unit 0 Mt CO2e per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total greenhouse gas emissions excluding LULUCF (Mt CO2e), per capita 0 Mt CO2e per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in Kenya?
- China — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value in Kenya was 21,639 1000 USD in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 41,086 1000 USD in 2016.
- What is the lowest china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 20 1000 USD in 1997.
- How does Kenya rank for china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value?
- Kenya ranks 40th out of 156 countries with data for 2018.
- Is china — paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — import value rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 194.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of China — Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint — Import Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/