How does Kenya rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?

Kenya ranks 117th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.

Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Kenya?

Over the last ten years it is up 43.7%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Kenya

Name: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Kenya
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

Kenya: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value was 30,296 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

30,296 1000 USD

Change on year

up 12.8%

World rank

117th

of 235 countries

All-time high

74,904 1000 USD

in 2013

All-time low

398 1000 USD

in 1996

Years of data

1961–2024

Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value in Kenya, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Kenya is 30,296 1000 USD, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 12.8% on the previous year and up 43.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Kenya peaked at 74,904 1000 USD in 2013 and was at its lowest, 398 1000 USD, in 1996.

Kenya ranks 117th of 235 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.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	1,623 1000 USD	725 1000 USD	3,224 1000 USD	9
1970s	5,936 1000 USD	1,431 1000 USD	12,486 1000 USD	10
1980s	6,446 1000 USD	2,422 1000 USD	13,357 1000 USD	10
1990s	2,272 1000 USD	398 1000 USD	6,684 1000 USD	10
2000s	20,064 1000 USD	7,297 1000 USD	34,264 1000 USD	10
2010s	29,616 1000 USD	9,721 1000 USD	74,904 1000 USD	10
2020s	30,082 1000 USD	26,097 1000 USD	35,968 1000 USD	5

Countries ranked near Kenya

114 Montenegro 42,176 1000 USD compare
115 El Salvador 38,154 1000 USD compare
116 Mali 30,631 1000 USD compare
118 Benin 26,378 1000 USD compare
119 Bangladesh 20,787 1000 USD compare
120 North Macedonia 19,237 1000 USD compare

See the full ranking of 268 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 value 5,640 1000 USD (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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Kenya?: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value in Kenya was 30,296 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Kenya?: The highest recorded value was 74,904 1000 USD in 2013.
What is the lowest primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value recorded in Kenya?: The lowest recorded value was 398 1000 USD in 1996.
How does Kenya rank for primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value?: Kenya ranks 117th out of 235 countries with data for 2024.
Is primary wood and paper products (export/import) — export value rising or falling in Kenya?: Over the last ten years it is up 43.7%. 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 Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Primary wood and paper products (export/import) — Export value
Unit: 1000 USD
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 268 places, 12,642 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 13 August 2026

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