Window and wall air conditioners imports in Kenya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of window and wall air conditioners by Kenya reached $11.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 772 t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 633 t |
| 2020 | $9.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
Where Kenya imports window and wall air conditioners from
Most of the value came from China (48%), India (17%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 48% |
| India | $2.0M | 17% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 16% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 9.2% |
| Singapore | $267K | 2.4% |
| Thailand | $185K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $141K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $123K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $91K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.79 per kg, close to the world average of $7.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Window and wall air conditioners exports from Kenya
Exports of window and wall air conditioners by Kenya reached $268 thousand in 2024 (18 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Rwanda (48%), Uganda (22%), Burundi (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Rwanda | $128K | 48% |
| Uganda | $59K | 22% |
| Burundi | $45K | 17% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 6.5% |
| Malawi | $6K | 2.2% |
| South Sudan | $5K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 1.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.6% |
| Sudan | $2K | 0.6% |
| Sierra Leone | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya window and wall air conditioners imports (HS 8415.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
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 8415.10: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind designed to be fixed to a window, wall, ceiling or floor, self-contained or "split-system".
Common questions
What is the value of window and wall air conditioners imported by Kenya?
Kenya imported window and wall air conditioners worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply window and wall air conditioners to Kenya?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by India (17%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of window and wall air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.79 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $7.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of window and wall air conditioners to Kenya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $14.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
Does Kenya also export window and wall air conditioners?
Yes. Kenya exported $268 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi. On balance Kenya is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for window and wall air conditioners?
The HS code for window and wall air conditioners is subheading 8415.10. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Kenya reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World window and wall air conditioners trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Kenya
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.