Al Waleed HVAC Export Guide · Kenya Series
AC Spare Parts Price Guide Kenya 2026 —
Compressors · Refrigerant · Copper · Parts
Indicative Dubai FOB price ranges for all major HVAC spare part categories — AC compressors, refrigerant gas, copper coils, capacitors, and fan motors — for Kenyan HVAC dealers and importers planning their 2026 import budgets. How to calculate your true Kenya landed cost from Dubai.
Written by Al Waleed A/C Spare Parts Trading LLC · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai · Updated 2026
Important: All prices in this guide are indicative Dubai FOB (Free on Board Jebel Ali) benchmarks for early 2026. They exclude sea freight to Mombasa Port, KRA import duties, customs clearance fees, and inland delivery to Nairobi or Mombasa. For confirmed current prices, WhatsApp Al Waleed at +971 566 952 848 before placing any order — confirmed price within 24 hours.
How to Calculate Your Real Kenya Landed Cost from Dubai
The Dubai FOB price from any supplier is only the starting point for a Kenyan importer’s true landed cost. Five additional cost layers apply between the Dubai FOB price and your warehouse shelf price in Nairobi or Mombasa: sea freight from Jebel Ali to Mombasa Port (varies with shipment weight, volume, and LCL rates — typically 10–20% of cargo FOB value for a mid-size LCL shipment), KRA import duty at the applicable HS tariff rate for each product category, VAT at the applicable Kenyan standard rate, Mombasa Port handling and customs clearance agent fees, and inland delivery from Mombasa to your warehouse.
As a general planning benchmark, total landed cost in Kenya for most HVAC spare parts is approximately 30–50% above the Dubai FOB price when all import costs are correctly accounted for — varying by product type (denser heavier products have lower freight cost as a percentage), shipment volume (larger consolidated shipments have lower per-unit freight), and KRA duty rate for the specific product category. The most powerful cost reduction lever is consolidation — the more product categories and volume in each sea freight shipment, the lower the per-unit cost for every item in the shipment.
Why Nairobi Local Market Prices Are Higher Than Dubai Import Prices
The Nairobi and Mombasa local wholesale market prices for HVAC spare parts include the Dubai FOB price plus all import costs — sea freight, KRA duties, clearance, inland delivery — plus at least one (often two or three) intermediary trading margin layers between the original importer and the Nairobi dealer. Each margin layer adds 10–25% to the cost. A Kenyan dealer who imports directly from Al Waleed Dubai pays only the Dubai FOB price plus their own actual import costs — bypassing every intermediary margin layer. The per-unit landed cost is typically 25–40% below the equivalent Nairobi local market wholesale price, creating either significantly better dealer margin or the ability to offer more competitive pricing to HVAC contractors, or both.
AC Compressor Prices Kenya 2026 — Dubai FOB
| Compressor | Capacity | Dubai FOB (USD) | Kenya Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG Rotary R410a T3 | 1 Ton | USD 85–110 | Premium residential · Nairobi estates · Mombasa hotel |
| LG Rotary R410a T3 | 1.5 Ton | USD 100–130 | Most popular Kenya hotel and estate AC replacement |
| GMCC Rotary R410a T3 | 1 Ton | USD 65–85 | OEM for Midea, Gree, Haier, Hisense — highest volume |
| GMCC Rotary R410a T3 | 1.5 Ton | USD 75–100 | Most common Kenya residential replacement |
| Invotech YH R410a T3 | 1.5 Ton | USD 65–85 | Best price T3 universal — price-sensitive Nairobi market |
| GMCC Rotary R410a T3 | 2 Ton | USD 95–120 | Larger residential and light commercial Kenya |
| Danfoss FR R134a | 1/4–1/3 HP | USD 60–90 | Pharmaceutical cold chain · hospital · Naivas/Quickmart |
| Kulthorn KR R134a | 1/4–1/2 HP | USD 45–70 | Bottle coolers · display cases · Mombasa hospitality |
| Denso Automotive R134a | Toyota / Various | USD 85–160 | Toyota Land Cruiser, Prado, Hilux — NGO and fleet |
T3-confirmed units only. Prices FOB Jebel Ali. Exclude Mombasa sea freight, KRA import duties, clearance, and inland delivery. WhatsApp Al Waleed for confirmed current prices.
Refrigerant Gas Prices Kenya 2026 — Dubai FOB per Cylinder
| Grade | Size | Dubai FOB (USD/cyl) | Kenya Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| R22 WESTRON® | 13.6kg | USD 55–75 | Very High — largest volume grade in Kenya |
| R22 WESTRON® | 1kg | USD 6–9 | High — retail to technicians, high margin |
| R410a WESTRON® | 11.3kg | USD 40–60 | Very High — growing fast as 2015+ AC matures |
| R410a Forane® (Arkema) | 11.3kg | USD 50–75 | Medium — NGO/hotel project spec |
| R32 WESTRON® | 10kg | USD 35–55 | Growing — Daikin, Mitsubishi, Panasonic |
| R134a WESTRON® | 13.6kg | USD 45–65 | High — vehicle AC, fridge repair, commercial refrig. |
| R600a WESTRON® | 420g can | USD 2.50–4.00 | Very High — domestic fridge repair, high velocity |
| R404a MAXRON® | 10.9kg | USD 55–80 | Medium — walk-in cold rooms, flower export cold chain |
Refrigerant prices are sensitive to global feedstock markets and can shift significantly week to week. R22 in particular is trending upward with phase-down progression. WhatsApp Al Waleed for confirmed current prices before placing any refrigerant order.
Copper Coils & Spare Parts Prices Kenya 2026 — Dubai FOB
| Product | Specification | Dubai FOB (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| NWM Copper Coil 1/4 inch | Bare ACR 15m | USD 18–28 per roll |
| NWM Copper Coil 1/2 inch | Bare ACR 15m | USD 35–55 per roll |
| NWM Copper Coil 1/2 inch | Pre-insulated 13mm 15m | USD 48–70 per roll |
| Skycap Run Capacitor | 35–45µF 450V single | USD 2.50–5.00 each |
| Skycap Dual Run Capacitor | 40+5µF 450V | USD 4.00–9.00 each |
| Danfoss Filter Drier Core | DCL304 / DML164 R410a | USD 4–12 each |
| Sigma Condenser Fan Motor | 15–20W 220V/50Hz | USD 10–22 each |
| SIGMA Vacuum Pump B72 | 1200W two-stage | USD 90–130 each |
Copper prices track LME copper daily. Parts prices are generally stable. Volume discounts apply on case and pallet quantities. WhatsApp Al Waleed for confirmed current pricing.
Four Strategies to Reduce Your Kenya HVAC Import Cost Per Unit
1 — Consolidate All Products per Import Cycle
One shipment containing compressors, refrigerant gas, copper coils, capacitors, fan motors, and tools has a lower per-unit freight cost for every item than six separate small orders. The Jebel Ali to Mombasa sea freight cost is spread across the total shipment weight and value — more product per shipment means lower freight overhead per unit.
2 — Plan 60-Day Import Cycles
Two fully loaded sea freight shipments per year on fast-moving items is more cost-effective than monthly small orders. A 60-day cycle provides adequate buffer for the 18–22 day Mombasa sea transit plus KRA clearance time plus inland delivery to Nairobi, while maintaining stock depth to serve contractors without interruption during peak demand periods.
3 — Buy Volume for Better Dubai Pricing
Al Waleed prices on a sliding scale — case quantities earn better unit pricing than individual units, and pallet quantities earn the best pricing. For high-velocity Kenya items like R22 13.6kg cylinders and Skycap 35µF capacitors, ordering in case quantities versus single units can reduce the Dubai unit cost by 10–20%.
4 — Use One Dubai Supplier for All Products
Multiple Dubai suppliers mean multiple small shipments, multiple Mombasa KRA customs entries, and multiple clearing agent fees. Sourcing all HVAC products from Al Waleed produces one shipment, one invoice, and one customs clearance — reducing total import overhead significantly and simplifying your supply chain management.
Frequently Asked Questions — AC Spare Parts Prices Kenya 2026
What is the r22 price kenya 2026 and why is it increasing?
R22 Dubai FOB prices in early 2026 are in the range of USD 55–75 per 13.6kg cylinder (approximately USD 4–5.50 per kg net). The upward price trend for R22 is structural — it reflects the planned global phase-down of HCFC production under the Montreal Protocol. As R22 production quotas tighten year by year and global supply reduces, prices rise. Kenya’s R22 import quotas are also being reduced under Kenya’s Montreal Protocol schedule, which adds additional local supply constraint to the global price pressure. Kenyan HVAC dealers who hold adequate R22 stock at stable prices protect their margins better than those who order reactively at rising spot prices. WhatsApp Al Waleed for current R22 pricing and forward availability.
What is the r410a price kenya 2026 from Dubai?
WESTRON® R410a Dubai FOB indicative price for 11.3kg cylinders in early 2026 is in the range of USD 40–60 per cylinder (approximately USD 3.50–5.30 per kg net). R410a pricing is more stable than R22 — supply is not under the same phase-down pressure yet — but it does fluctuate with global HFC feedstock markets. Forane® (Arkema) R410a is priced at a premium above WESTRON®, reflecting its EU-origin brand position. Landed cost in Kenya adds Mombasa sea freight, KRA import duties, clearance, and inland delivery above the Dubai FOB price. WhatsApp Al Waleed for confirmed current R410a pricing before placing your Kenya order.
What is the lg ac parts price kenya from Dubai?
LG AC spare parts pricing from Dubai: LG rotary compressor 1.5-ton R410a approximately USD 100–130 Dubai FOB, LG Dual Inverter 1.5-ton approximately USD 140–200 (model-specific). LG PCB boards and fan motors are priced based on model identification — send the LG AC outdoor unit model number to Al Waleed for a confirmed price. All LG compressor prices are for T3-confirmed Kenya specification. Landed cost in Kenya adds Mombasa sea freight, KRA import duties, clearance, and inland delivery. Volume discounts apply on multiple-unit orders — dealers who order 10+ units of the same LG compressor model achieve better per-unit Dubai pricing.
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Al Waleed provides confirmed current pricing on all AC spare parts within 24 hours. Send your product list — compressors by brand and capacity, refrigerant grades and quantities, copper coil sizes, capacitor µF values, and any other parts — and receive a proforma invoice with UAE-origin pricing, sea freight estimate to Mombasa Port, and dispatch timeline for your Kenya order.
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