Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Kenya
Kenya: Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity was 41,279 t in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Kenya, 1997–2018
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total fao — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya is 41,279 t, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 6.6% on the previous year and down 2.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total fao — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya peaked at 56,391 t in 2013 and was at its lowest, 686 t, in 2002.
That places Kenya 35th out of 157 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total FAO — Newsprint — Import Quantity in Kenya, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7,610 t | — |
| 1998 | 21,000 t | +176.0% |
| 1999 | 21,000 t | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 10,000 t | -52.4% |
| 2001 | 5,400 t | -46.0% |
| 2002 | 686 t | -87.3% |
| 2003 | 25,524 t | +3620.7% |
| 2004 | 26,462 t | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 26,462 t | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 26,462 t | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 41,655 t | +57.4% |
| 2008 | 42,202 t | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 42,202 t | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 55,414 t | +31.3% |
| 2011 | 50,957 t | -8.0% |
| 2012 | 55,890 t | +9.7% |
| 2013 | 56,391 t | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 34,785 t | -38.3% |
| 2015 | 51,633 t | +48.4% |
| 2016 | 47,055 t | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 38,737 t | -17.7% |
| 2018 | 41,279 t | +6.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 41,279 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,030 t, 20.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 41,279 t is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 568.5 t, 72.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total FAO — Newsprint — 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +3620.7% | 686 t | 25,524 t |
| 1998 | +176.0% | 7,610 t | 21,000 t |
| 2002 | -87.3% | 5,400 t | 686 t |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 16,537 t | 7,610 t | 21,000 t | 3 |
| 2000s | 24,706 t | 686 t | 42,202 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 48,016 t | 34,785 t | 56,391 t | 9 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 32 Ukraine 45,000 t compare
- 33 Saudi Arabia 42,540 t compare
- 34 Philippines 41,548 t compare
- 36 Romania 41,141 t compare
- 37 Bangladesh 38,785 t compare
- 38 Thailand 38,618 t 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 total fao — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya?
- Total fao — newsprint — import quantity in Kenya was 41,279 t in 2018, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest total fao — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 56,391 t in 2013.
- What is the lowest total fao — newsprint — import quantity recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 686 t in 2002.
- How does Kenya rank for total fao — newsprint — import quantity?
- Kenya ranks 35th out of 157 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total fao — newsprint — import quantity rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.2%. 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 Total FAO — Newsprint — 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/