Kenya: Wood Flat Pallet Market 2025

Wood Flat Pallet Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan wood flat pallet market amounted to $X in 2021, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Flat Pallet Production in Kenya

In value terms, wood flat pallet production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Flat Pallet Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood were exported from Kenya; picking up by 469% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,032%. The exports peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood flat pallet exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 268% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X units) was the main destination for wood flat pallet exports from Kenya, with a 33% share of total exports. Moreover, wood flat pallet exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ethiopia (X units), sevenfold. Somalia (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Belgium totaled +1,339.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+5.1% per year) and Somalia (-15.6% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flat pallets and pallet collars of wood exports from Kenya, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Belgium stood at +815.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+5.2% per year) and Somalia (-11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average wood flat pallet export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, shrinking by -40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a measured increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 731% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Tanzania ($X per unit) and Uganda ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Somalia ($X per unit) and Ethiopia ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Somalia (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Wood Flat Pallet Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X units of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood were imported into Kenya; rising by 81% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 262%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood flat pallet imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uganda (X units) constituted the largest wood flat pallet supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, wood flat pallet imports from Uganda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) (X units), with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uganda stood at +37.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-11.4% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (+30.7% per year).

In value terms, Uganda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat pallets and pallet collars of wood to Kenya, comprising 16% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 1.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese), with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uganda stood at +52.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-15.7% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wood flat pallet import price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 177% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a significant increase. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+20.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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