Kenya: Market for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) 2025

Market Size for Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Kenya

The Kenyan market for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) reduced to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -3.3% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels) in Kenya

In value terms, production of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.0% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Kenya soared to X tons, picking up by 48% against 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 308% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 466% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), India (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from Kenya, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +51.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) exported from Kenya were Tanzania ($X), Rwanda ($X) and India ($X), together comprising 76% of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -41.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 89% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Builders' Joinery And Carpentry Of Wood (Excl. Windows, Doors, Posts and Beams, Assembled Flooring Panels)

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, approx. X tons of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) were imported into Kenya; which is down by -5.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 286% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 145% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wooden builders' joinery and carpentry (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Kenya, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X tons), twofold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +9.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (+23.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+13.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) to Kenya, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uganda ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +20.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (+5.1% per year) and Italy (+24.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for builders' joinery and carpentry of wood (excl. windows, doors, posts and beams, assembled flooring panels) amounted to $X per ton, rising by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+11.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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