Household refrigerators (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Kenya imported household refrigerators (other) worth $11.2 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 65% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.5 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 | $11.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $579K | 107 t |
| 2017 | $345K | 132 t |
Where Kenya imports household refrigerators (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 81% |
| Indonesia | $848K | 7.5% |
| India | $846K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $213K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $120K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $23K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.2% |
| France | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, 40% below the world average of $5.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household refrigerators (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of household refrigerators (other) by Kenya reached $390 thousand in 2024 (72 tonnes). Most of it went to Rwanda (45%), South Sudan (34%), Tanzania (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $174K | 45% |
| South Sudan | $131K | 34% |
| Tanzania | $31K | 7.9% |
| Uganda | $27K | 6.9% |
| Ethiopia | $15K | 3.7% |
| Somalia | $3K | 0.8% |
| Burundi | $3K | 0.8% |
| Chad | $3K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya household refrigerators (other) imports (HS 8418.29): 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 8418.29: Refrigerators: household, electric or not, other than compression-type.
Common questions
What is the value of household refrigerators (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported household refrigerators (other) worth $11.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply household refrigerators (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of household refrigerators (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $5.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of household refrigerators (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $345 thousand in 2017 to $11.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export household refrigerators (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for household refrigerators (other)?
The HS code for household refrigerators (other) is subheading 8418.29. 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.
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