Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Kenya
Kenya: Other paper and paperboard — Export value was 14,322 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Kenya, 1962–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
Kenya recorded 14,322 1000 USD for other paper and paperboard — export value in 2024.
The figure is up 14.2% on the previous year and up 341.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — export value in Kenya peaked at 42,713 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 1000 USD, in 1996.
Kenya ranks 94th of 237 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 25 1000 USD | — |
| 1963 | 13 1000 USD | -48.0% |
| 1964 | 9 1000 USD | -30.8% |
| 1965 | 9 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 15 1000 USD | +66.7% |
| 1967 | 46 1000 USD | +206.7% |
| 1968 | 69 1000 USD | +50.0% |
| 1969 | 173 1000 USD | +150.7% |
| 1970 | 211 1000 USD | +22.0% |
| 1971 | 177 1000 USD | -16.1% |
| 1972 | 274 1000 USD | +54.8% |
| 1973 | 214 1000 USD | -21.9% |
| 1974 | 617 1000 USD | +188.3% |
| 1975 | 2,031 1000 USD | +229.2% |
| 1976 | 4,083 1000 USD | +101.0% |
| 1977 | 4,683 1000 USD | +14.7% |
| 1978 | 4,683 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 5,276 1000 USD | +12.7% |
| 1980 | 6,319 1000 USD | +19.8% |
| 1981 | 5,338 1000 USD | -15.5% |
| 1982 | 7,255 1000 USD | +35.9% |
| 1983 | 5,811 1000 USD | -19.9% |
| 1984 | 322 1000 USD | -94.5% |
| 1985 | 3,003 1000 USD | +832.6% |
| 1986 | 3,230 1000 USD | +7.6% |
| 1987 | 2,679 1000 USD | -17.1% |
| 1988 | 3,197 1000 USD | +19.3% |
| 1989 | 3,197 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 3,197 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 3,197 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 5,753 1000 USD | +79.9% |
| 1993 | 21 1000 USD | -99.6% |
| 1994 | 568 1000 USD | +2604.8% |
| 1995 | 90 1000 USD | -84.2% |
| 1996 | 0 1000 USD | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 151 1000 USD | — |
| 1998 | 119 1000 USD | -21.2% |
| 1999 | 119 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 5,624 1000 USD | +4626.1% |
| 2001 | 9,845 1000 USD | +75.1% |
| 2002 | 2,819 1000 USD | -71.4% |
| 2003 | 10,443 1000 USD | +270.5% |
| 2004 | 12,579 1000 USD | +20.5% |
| 2005 | 12,579 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 8,984 1000 USD | -28.6% |
| 2007 | 12,573 1000 USD | +39.9% |
| 2008 | 16,121 1000 USD | +28.2% |
| 2009 | 16,121 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 6,418 1000 USD | -60.2% |
| 2011 | 7,348 1000 USD | +14.5% |
| 2012 | 42,713 1000 USD | +481.3% |
| 2013 | 40,601 1000 USD | -4.9% |
| 2014 | 3,241 1000 USD | -92.0% |
| 2015 | 4,375 1000 USD | +35.0% |
| 2016 | 2,655 1000 USD | -39.3% |
| 2017 | 4,808 1000 USD | +81.1% |
| 2018 | 21,791 1000 USD | +353.2% |
| 2019 | 15,849 1000 USD | -27.3% |
| 2020 | 14,867 1000 USD | -6.2% |
| 2021 | 12,471 1000 USD | -16.1% |
| 2022 | 16,918 1000 USD | +35.7% |
| 2023 | 12,543 1000 USD | -25.9% |
| 2024 | 14,322 1000 USD | +14.2% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 14,322 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,083 1000 USD, 13.2× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 14,322 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 133 1000 USD, 107.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other paper and paperboard — Export value in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +4626.1% | 119 1000 USD | 5,624 1000 USD |
| 1994 | +2604.8% | 21 1000 USD | 568 1000 USD |
| 1985 | +832.6% | 322 1000 USD | 3,003 1000 USD |
| 2012 | +481.3% | 7,348 1000 USD | 42,713 1000 USD |
| 2018 | +353.2% | 4,808 1000 USD | 21,791 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 44.88 1000 USD | 9 1000 USD | 173 1000 USD | 8 |
| 1970s | 2,225 1000 USD | 177 1000 USD | 5,276 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1980s | 4,035 1000 USD | 322 1000 USD | 7,255 1000 USD | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,322 1000 USD | 0 1000 USD | 5,753 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2000s | 10,769 1000 USD | 2,819 1000 USD | 16,121 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,980 1000 USD | 2,655 1000 USD | 42,713 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,224 1000 USD | 12,471 1000 USD | 16,918 1000 USD | 5 |
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More environment data for Kenya
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -8.08 Percentage change (2025)
- 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)
- Methane (CH4) emissions from Agriculture (Mt CO2e), annual growth rate 2.87 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other paper and paperboard — export value in Kenya?
- Other paper and paperboard — export value in Kenya was 14,322 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 42,713 1000 USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — export value recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 1000 USD in 1996.
- How does Kenya rank for other paper and paperboard — export value?
- Kenya ranks 94th out of 237 countries with data for 2024.
- Is other paper and paperboard — export value rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 341.9%. 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 Other paper and paperboard — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The database contains data on the production and trade in roundwood and in primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world.The main types of primary forest products included in this database are roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further and defined in the Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire (JFSQ) (https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en). The database contains details of the following topics: - roundwood removals (production) by coniferous and non-coniferous wood and assortments, - production and trade in industrial roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, wood charcoal, pulp, paper and paperboard, and other products. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/statistics/data-collection/forestry/en