Refrigeration equipment (other) imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refrigeration equipment (other) by Kenya reached $11.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 52% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.9 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 | $11.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 907 t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 842 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 995 t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 971 t |
Where Kenya imports refrigeration equipment (other) from
Most of the value came from China (42%), South Africa (16%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+607% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 42% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| India | $911K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $447K | 3.8% |
| United States | $446K | 3.8% |
| France | $340K | 2.9% |
| Ireland | $300K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $225K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $198K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.79 per kg, 63% below the world average of $18.57, 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.
Refrigeration equipment (other) exports from Kenya
Exports of refrigeration equipment (other) by Kenya reached $384 thousand in 2024 (31 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (24%), Mozambique (19%), Uganda (18%). Among the main buyer markets, South Sudan grew fastest (+867% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $93K | 24% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 19% |
| Uganda | $70K | 18% |
| Ethiopia | $65K | 17% |
| Rwanda | $36K | 9.3% |
| South Sudan | $22K | 5.8% |
| Sudan | $7K | 1.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya refrigeration equipment (other) imports (HS 8418.69): 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 8418.69: Refrigerating or freezing equipment: n.e.c. in heading no. 8418.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration equipment (other) imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported refrigeration equipment (other) worth $11.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration equipment (other) to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration equipment (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.79 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $18.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigeration equipment (other) to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $11.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Kenya also export refrigeration equipment (other)?
Yes. Kenya exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Mozambique and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration equipment (other)?
The HS code for refrigeration equipment (other) is subheading 8418.69. 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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