Kenya: Roundwood Market 2025

Roundwood Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan roundwood market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Roundwood consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roundwood Production in Kenya

In value terms, roundwood production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Roundwood Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roundwood exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X cubic meters) was the main destination for roundwood exports from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, roundwood exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Rwanda (X cubic meters), fivefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Rwanda (X% per year) and South Sudan (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for roundwood exported from Kenya were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Rwanda ($X) and South Sudan ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Sudan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average roundwood export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Roundwood Imports

Imports into Kenya

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of roundwood decreased by X% to X cubic meters in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, roundwood imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X cubic meters) was the main roundwood supplier to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, roundwood imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uganda (X cubic meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of roundwood to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uganda ($X), with an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uganda (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average roundwood import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per cubic meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Tanzania ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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