Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Kenya

Kenya: Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity was 222,025 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
222,025 t
Change on year
up 15.6%
World rank
69th
of 236 countries
All-time high
226,739 t
in 2021
All-time low
9,600 t
in 1986
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity in Kenya, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

In 2024, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Kenya stood at 222,025 t.

The figure is up 15.6% on the previous year and up 26.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Kenya peaked at 226,739 t in 2021 and was at its lowest, 9,600 t, in 1986.

That places Kenya 69th out of 236 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 23,044 t 10,500 t 36,500 t 9
1970s 34,720 t 14,800 t 57,700 t 10
1980s 16,086 t 9,600 t 27,100 t 10
1990s 14,159 t 9,857 t 17,500 t 10
2000s 51,223 t 10,000 t 120,245 t 10
2010s 166,095 t 101,737 t 211,651 t 10
2020s 209,023 t 192,078 t 226,739 t 5

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 66 Lithuania 232,001 t compare
  2. 67 Iraq 223,355 t compare
  3. 68 Pakistan 222,904 t compare
  4. 70 Finland 193,935 t compare
  5. 71 Norway 180,019 t compare
  6. 72 Tunisia 175,739 t compare

See the full ranking of 269 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Kenya?
Other paper and paperboard — import quantity in Kenya was 222,025 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 226,739 t in 2021.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was 9,600 t in 1986.
How does Kenya rank for other paper and paperboard — import quantity?
Kenya ranks 69th out of 236 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard — import quantity rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 26.1%. 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 — Import quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
269 places, 13,550 data points, 1961–2024
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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