Central air conditioning units imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of central air conditioning units by Kenya reached $7.4 million in 2024 (537 tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average.
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 | $7.4M | 537 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 198 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 101 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 120 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 227 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 129 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 133 t |
Where Kenya imports central air conditioning units from
The largest suppliers were United States (46%), India (32%), China (7%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.4M | 46% |
| India | $2.3M | 32% |
| China | $548K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $361K | 4.9% |
| France | $189K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $179K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $172K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $116K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.71 per kg, close to the world average of $15.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported central air conditioning units worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 537 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to Kenya?
The United States was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by India (32%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 975% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.71 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 294%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8415 page.
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