Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Kenya
Kenya: Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value was 533 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Kenya, 1998–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Kenya is 533 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 32.7% on the previous year and down 59.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Kenya peaked at 14,256 1000 USD in 2011 and was at its lowest, 409 1000 USD, in 2001.
Kenya ranks 127th of 232 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.
Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import value in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2,424 1000 USD | — |
| 1999 | 2,424 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 1,937 1000 USD | -20.1% |
| 2001 | 409 1000 USD | -78.9% |
| 2002 | 1,259 1000 USD | +207.8% |
| 2003 | 4,410 1000 USD | +250.3% |
| 2004 | 6,500 1000 USD | +47.4% |
| 2005 | 7,095 1000 USD | +9.2% |
| 2006 | 7,253 1000 USD | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 1,662 1000 USD | -77.1% |
| 2008 | 1,209 1000 USD | -27.3% |
| 2009 | 6,647 1000 USD | +449.8% |
| 2010 | 12,066 1000 USD | +81.5% |
| 2011 | 14,256 1000 USD | +18.2% |
| 2012 | 10,738 1000 USD | -24.7% |
| 2013 | 8,556 1000 USD | -20.3% |
| 2014 | 1,325 1000 USD | -84.5% |
| 2015 | 980 1000 USD | -26.0% |
| 2016 | 2,311 1000 USD | +135.8% |
| 2017 | 1,879 1000 USD | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 1,879 1000 USD | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 4,861 1000 USD | +158.7% |
| 2020 | 4,593 1000 USD | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 1,104 1000 USD | -76.0% |
| 2022 | 701 1000 USD | -36.5% |
| 2023 | 792 1000 USD | +13.0% |
| 2024 | 533 1000 USD | -32.7% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 533 1000 USD is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 345 1000 USD, 1.5× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 533 1000 USD is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 164 1000 USD, 3.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +449.8% | 1,209 1000 USD | 6,647 1000 USD |
| 2003 | +250.3% | 1,259 1000 USD | 4,410 1000 USD |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,424 1000 USD | 2,424 1000 USD | 2,424 1000 USD | 2 |
| 2000s | 3,838 1000 USD | 409 1000 USD | 7,253 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,885 1000 USD | 980 1000 USD | 14,256 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,545 1000 USD | 533 1000 USD | 4,593 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 printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Kenya?
- Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value in Kenya was 533 1000 USD in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 14,256 1000 USD in 2011.
- What is the lowest printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 409 1000 USD in 2001.
- How does Kenya rank for printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value?
- Kenya ranks 127th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — import value rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.8%. 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 Printing and writing papers, uncoated, mechanical — Import 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