Kenya: Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market 2025

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan sawnwood (coniferous) market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by -9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +10.8% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Production in Kenya

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +64.6% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 42%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, shipments abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) was finally on the rise to reach X cubic meters after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 680%. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) exports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a dramatic setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 2,292% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X cubic meters) and China (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Kenya. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) exports in India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest exporter, China, twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sawnwood (coniferous) exports from Kenya, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sawnwood (coniferous) export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, dropping by -37.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 207%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs 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 India ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (+22.3%).

Sawnwood (Coniferous) Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sawnwood (coniferous) decreased by -97.1% to X cubic meters, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19,667%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sawnwood (coniferous) imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 8,568% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X cubic meters) constituted the largest sawnwood (coniferous) supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, sawnwood (coniferous) imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X cubic meters), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (X cubic meters), with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania totaled +10.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+16.7% per year) and South Africa (-18.2% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sawnwood (coniferous) to Kenya, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Finland ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Tanzania stood at +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (+91.5% per year) and Germany (-10.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sawnwood (coniferous) import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, growing by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 130% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Lithuania ($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 Finland (+64.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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