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Non coniferous roundwood market in Kenya

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for non-coniferous roundwood in Kenya remained stable at around 24 200 thousand cubic meters in 2018 and 2019. A slight contraction occurred in 2020, bringing the market to 22 896 thousand cubic meters, followed by a period of stabilization and gradual recovery to 23 124 thousand cubic meters by 2023. Overall, the market saw a modest decline of approximately 4.6% over the six-year period.

In 2024, the forestry sector witnessed technological developments focused on afforestation, reforestation, and restoration efforts. The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector grew by 4.6%, while government policies supporting the sector and easing financial pressures created a favorable environment for market activities.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Kenya
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2018-2024, m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Kenya by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production non coniferous roundwood in Kenya

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Kenya ranked 23rd globally in non-coniferous roundwood production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of non coniferous roundwood, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Kenya produced 22 892 thousand cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood, marking a controlled 5.5% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of -1.9%. The largest change occurred in 2018, with no significant increase recorded.

Annual dynamics of production in Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	(5.5%)	(1.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports non coniferous roundwood from Kenya

Exports in kind, m³

In 2020, Kenya's non-coniferous roundwood export volume reached 91 cubic meters, representing a substantial 355.0% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	355.0%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Oman consistently led as the top markets for exports in volume, together accounting for 99.1% of total flows, while other partners played a minor role.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kenya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of non-coniferous roundwood exports from Kenya totaled 16 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp 138.8% rise from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	138.8%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates dominated exports in value terms, holding 81.0% of total flows, with the remaining share distributed among various smaller destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Kenya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports non coniferous roundwood to Kenya

Imports in kind, m³

Kenya imported 3 700 cubic meters of non-coniferous roundwood in 2020, reflecting a significant 10.1% year-over-year contraction.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(10.1%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the primary source for imports in volume, accounting for 88.5% of total flows, while the rest was spread across numerous other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kenya in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Kenya imported non-coniferous roundwood worth 1 819 thousand US dollars, indicating a strong 14.5% increase compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	14.5%	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, South Africa continued to be the main market for imports in value terms, with a share of 89.7% of total flows, while the remainder was fragmented across various other destinations.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Kenya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io