Household refrigerators imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $4.5 million of household refrigerators in 2024 (947 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $12.0 million.
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 | $4.5M | 947 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Kenya imports household refrigerators from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Thailand (21%), Vietnam (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+662% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 44% |
| Thailand | $950K | 21% |
| Vietnam | $750K | 17% |
| India | $653K | 14% |
| Italy | $108K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $36K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $4K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.80 per kg, close to the world average of $5.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators exports from Kenya
In 2024, Kenya exported household refrigerators worth $355 thousand (18 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Sudan accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | $303K | 85% |
| Rwanda | $23K | 6.3% |
| Uganda | $14K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.6% |
| Seychelles | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0.1% |
| Burundi | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya household refrigerators imports (HS 8418.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8418.21: Refrigerators: for household use, compression-type, electric or other.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported household refrigerators worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 947 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Thailand (21%) and Vietnam (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.80 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $5.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household refrigerators to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Kenya also export household refrigerators?
Yes. Kenya exported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Sudan, Rwanda and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators?
The HS code for household refrigerators is subheading 8418.21. 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 8418 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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