Air conditioner imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air conditioner by Kenya reached $28.2 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $18.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 1.9K t |
Where Kenya imports air conditioner from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), India (21%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+117% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 38% |
| India | $5.8M | 21% |
| United States | $3.5M | 12% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 9.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $842K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $649K | 2.3% |
| Thailand | $484K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $396K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $357K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 40% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 26% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 25% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 5.4% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 3.2% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.45 per kg, close to the world average of $9.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air conditioner exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported air conditioner worth $888 thousand (44 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (37%), Rwanda (31%), Uganda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $333K | 38% |
| Rwanda | $272K | 31% |
| Uganda | $141K | 16% |
| Burundi | $46K | 5.2% |
| Somalia | $29K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 3% |
| Ethiopia | $10K | 1.1% |
| South Sudan | $9K | 1% |
| Malawi | $6K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $4K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya air conditioner imports (HS 8415): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported air conditioner worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by India (21%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.45 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air conditioner to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2019 at $30.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export air conditioner?
Yes. Kenya exported $888 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (40% of the value) and 8415.82 (26%).
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