Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Kenya?

Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

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, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kenya

Name: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kenya
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Kenya: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value was 5,640 1000 USD in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)

5,640 1000 USD

Change on year

up 1.3%

World rank

84th

of 227 countries

All-time high

16,698 1000 USD

in 2011

All-time low

696 1000 USD

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value in Kenya, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

The most recent figure for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kenya is 5,640 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 25.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kenya peaked at 16,698 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 696 1000 USD, in 1961.

That places Kenya 84th out of 227 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 64 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	2,400 1000 USD	696 1000 USD	3,933 1000 USD	9
1970s	9,182 1000 USD	5,006 1000 USD	13,828 1000 USD	10
1980s	9,224 1000 USD	4,000 1000 USD	14,947 1000 USD	10
1990s	10,285 1000 USD	7,417 1000 USD	11,952 1000 USD	10
2000s	7,608 1000 USD	2,983 1000 USD	14,415 1000 USD	10
2010s	8,501 1000 USD	5,468 1000 USD	16,698 1000 USD	10
2020s	6,741 1000 USD	5,570 1000 USD	9,403 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Kenya

81 Georgia 6,637 1000 USD compare
82 Jamaica 6,231 1000 USD compare
83 Melanesia 5,854 1000 USD compare
85 Côte d'Ivoire 5,639 1000 USD compare
86 Sudan (former) 5,268 1000 USD compare
87 Libya 5,152 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 258 places →

More environment data for Kenya

Standard Deviation 0.27 °C (2025)
Temperature change 1.12 °C (2025)
Recovered paper — Production 38,000 t (2024)
Total fibre furnish — Production 38,000 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import quantity 4,761 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export value 14,322 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Export quantity 9,974 t (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import value 201,769 1000 USD (2024)
Other paper and paperboard — Import quantity 222,025 t (2024)
Printing and writing papers — Import value 105,544 1000 USD (2024)

All data for Kenya →

Frequently asked questions

What is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kenya?: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value in Kenya was 5,640 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Kenya?: The highest recorded value was 16,698 1000 USD in 2011.
What is the lowest other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value recorded in Kenya?: The lowest recorded value was 696 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Kenya rank for other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value?: Kenya ranks 84th out of 227 countries with data for 2024.
Is other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — import value rising or falling in Kenya?: Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
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, not elsewhere specified — Import value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Other paper and paperboard, not elsewhere specified — Import value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 258 places, 11,061 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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