South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Kenya
Kenya: South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity was 2,884 m3 in 2018. ◆ Volatile
South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Kenya, 1998–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in m3.
Analysis
In 2018, south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Kenya stood at 2,884 m3.
The figure is up 44.6% on the previous year and up 141.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Kenya peaked at 3,027 m3 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 55 m3, in 2002.
That places Kenya 4th out of 41 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity in Kenya, year by year
| Year | m3 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 123 m3 | — |
| 1999 | 851 m3 | +591.9% |
| 2002 | 55 m3 | -93.5% |
| 2003 | 67 m3 | +21.8% |
| 2004 | 1,955 m3 | +2817.9% |
| 2005 | 266 m3 | -86.4% |
| 2006 | 1,189 m3 | +347.0% |
| 2007 | 402 m3 | -66.2% |
| 2008 | 1,193 m3 | +196.8% |
| 2009 | 1,782 m3 | +49.4% |
| 2010 | 1,488 m3 | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 1,336 m3 | -10.2% |
| 2012 | 3,027 m3 | +126.6% |
| 2013 | 1,044 m3 | -65.5% |
| 2014 | 1,549 m3 | +48.4% |
| 2015 | 2,514 m3 | +62.3% |
| 2016 | 2,784 m3 | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 1,994 m3 | -28.4% |
| 2018 | 2,884 m3 | +44.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 2,884 m3 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 185 m3, 15.6× the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 2,884 m3 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 181 m3, 15.9× the median. (14 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +2817.9% | 67 m3 | 1,955 m3 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 487 m3 | 123 m3 | 851 m3 | 2 |
| 2000s | 863.62 m3 | 55 m3 | 1,955 m3 | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,069 m3 | 1,044 m3 | 3,027 m3 | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 1 Australia 12,195 m3 compare
- 1 United Republic of Tanzania 3,940 m3 compare
- 2 Democratic Republic of the Congo 617 m3 compare
- 2 Zimbabwe 10,400 m3 compare
- 3 Zambia 2,918 m3 compare
- 5 Mozambique 1,635 m3 compare
- 6 New Zealand 496 m3 compare
- 7 Malawi 302 m3 compare
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 south africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Kenya?
- South africa — fibreboard — import quantity in Kenya was 2,884 m3 in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest south africa — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 3,027 m3 in 2012.
- What is the lowest south africa — fibreboard — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 55 m3 in 2002.
- How does Kenya rank for south africa — fibreboard — import quantity?
- Kenya ranks 4th out of 41 countries with data for 2018.
- Is south africa — fibreboard — import quantity rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 141.7%. 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 South Africa — Fibreboard — Import Quantity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The database contains data on the bilateral trade flows in roundwood, primary wood and paper products for all countries and territories in the world. The main types of primary forest products included in are: roundwood, sawnwood, wood-based panels, pulp, and paper and paperboard. These products are detailed further. The definitions are available. More detailed information on wood products, including definitions, can be found at: https://www.fao.org/forestry/statistics/80572/en/