Refrigerator imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Kenya imported $80.3 million of refrigerator in 2024 (16.1 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 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 | $80.3M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $63.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $52.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $58.4M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.9M | 11.7K t |
| 2019 | $62.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $81.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $50.0M | 10.5K t |
Where Kenya imports refrigerator from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.4M | 50% |
| India | $10.1M | 13% |
| Turkey | $8.8M | 11% |
| Thailand | $7.7M | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 1.3% |
| Germany | $962K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $847K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 30% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 16% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 15% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 14% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 13% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 5.7% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 3.5% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pump units | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 30% below the world average of $7.19, 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.
Refrigerator exports from Kenya
Exports of refrigerator by Kenya reached $2.0 million in 2024 (258 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (23%), South Sudan (23%), Uganda (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Ethiopia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $470K | 23% |
| South Sudan | $470K | 23% |
| Uganda | $464K | 23% |
| Tanzania | $299K | 15% |
| Ethiopia | $84K | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $73K | 3.6% |
| Djibouti | $20K | 1% |
| Burundi | $19K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $17K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported refrigerator worth $80.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($40.4 million), followed by India (13%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 682% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.0 million in 2017 to $80.3 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $81.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $62.5 million a year.
Does Kenya also export refrigerator?
Yes. Kenya exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, South Sudan and Uganda. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $78.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 8418.50 (30% of the value) and 8418.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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