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R134a Refrigerant Kenya —
WESTRON® & Forane® 13.6kg Cylinders
Certified WESTRON® and Forane® R134a refrigerant gas — 13.6kg cylinders — for automotive AC, domestic refrigerators, and commercial display refrigeration in Kenya. Factory-sealed · UAE-origin · IMDG-documented for sea freight to Mombasa Port.
+971 566 952 848 · +971 4 224 9512 · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai, UAE
A1 Non-Flammable
Standard Cylinder
AC · Fridge · Comm.
Origin Certified
Port · 18–22 Days
Quote Turnaround
R134a Refrigerant Kenya — Three Markets, One Cylinder
R134a (tetrafluoroethane, HFC-134a) is Kenya’s most versatile refrigerant grade — serving three distinct service markets from a single cylinder type. It is the standard refrigerant in all post-1995 passenger vehicles, SUVs, matatus, and light commercial vehicles, making it essential for Kenya’s large and active automotive AC workshop sector across Nairobi, Mombasa, and every secondary Kenyan city. It is also the refrigerant in domestic refrigerators manufactured since the early 2000s that do not use R600a, and the refrigerant in commercial display refrigeration, bottle coolers, and medium-temperature supermarket cold cases using Danfoss, Kulthorn, and Embraco compressors.
A Kenyan dealer who stocks R134a from Al Waleed Dubai serves three distinct customer types from one product — automotive AC workshops, domestic appliance repair technicians, and commercial refrigeration contractors — making R134a one of the highest-value refrigerant lines to include in any Kenya import order from Dubai. Al Waleed stocks WESTRON® and Forane® R134a in 13.6kg cylinders for wholesale export via sea freight to Mombasa Port and air freight to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for urgent orders.
Kenya’s Vehicle Fleet — Why R134a Car AC Gas Demand is Exceptionally High
Kenya has one of East Africa’s largest vehicle fleets — approximately four million registered vehicles including a massive matatu (shared minibus taxi) network, private vehicles concentrated in Nairobi, NGO and government 4WD fleets, and commercial transport. Vehicle AC operates continuously in Kenya’s tropical heat — and the combination of Nairobi’s equatorial sun, Mombasa’s coastal heat, and the stop-and-go traffic in both cities means Kenyan vehicle AC systems accumulate more operating hours per year than the same vehicle models in temperate markets. Compressor seal wear, refrigerant micro-leaks, and rubber hose permeation all develop faster under continuous high-load operation — creating a consistently high R134a recharge demand from Kenya’s automotive AC workshop sector that shows no seasonal variation. For Kenyan dealers who supply vehicle AC workshops alongside HVAC contractors, R134a in 13.6kg cylinders is a reliable, fast-moving product that consolidates efficiently into any Dubai sea freight shipment to Mombasa.
WESTRON® & Forane® R134a — Available for Kenya Export
WESTRON® R134a — 13.6kg Cylinder
Automotive · Fridge · Commercial · Best Value
WESTRON® R134a in 13.6kg cylinders is the primary wholesale format for Kenyan dealers serving automotive AC workshops and appliance repair technicians. Certified UAE-origin quality at Al Waleed’s most competitive R134a price per kilogram — the right choice for volume stocking across Nairobi’s many automotive AC workshops and the domestic fridge repair market in both Nairobi and Mombasa.
UN Number: UN 3159 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 13.6kg per cylinder
Forane® R134a (Arkema) — 13.6kg Cylinder
EU-Origin · Fleet Operators · Project Specs
Forane® R134a from Arkema (France) is specified by international vehicle fleet operators in Kenya — UN agency vehicle fleets, multinational company fleets, and large NGO 4WD fleets — where procurement procedures require documented EU-origin refrigerant supply. Kenya has one of the largest concentrations of international NGO and donor agency vehicle fleets in Africa, creating a niche but reliable demand for EU-origin R134a documentation that few other East African markets share.
UN Number: UN 3159 · Hazard Class: 2.2 · Net Weight: 13.6kg per cylinder
R134a Applications in Kenya — The Three Service Markets
Automotive AC — Kenya’s Largest R134a Volume
All Vehicles Post-1995 · Matatu · NGO Fleet · Taxi
All post-1995 passenger vehicles use R134a — Toyota Land Cruiser, Hilux, and Prado (Kenya’s most common NGO and government vehicles), Toyota Corolla and Probox (Nairobi taxi and private), Nissan Patrol and Navara, Mitsubishi Pajero, and the full matatu range. Kenya’s R134a automotive demand is year-round and concentrated in Nairobi’s vast motor district along Kirinyaga Road and Mombasa Road, and in Mombasa’s motor industry along Nyerere Avenue.
Domestic Refrigerator Repair — R134a Fridges
Older Fridges Pre-R600a Transition · Commercial Chest Freezers
Domestic refrigerators manufactured between approximately 2000 and 2015 that use R134a rather than R600a remain in active service across Kenyan households. Older Samsung, LG, and Chinese-brand upright fridges and commercial chest freezers in this period commonly used R134a. Kenyan appliance repair technicians who stock both R134a and R600a serve the full domestic appliance repair market from one supplier. Note: identify the refrigerant from the fridge compressor label before recharging — never mix R134a and R600a.
Commercial Refrigeration — Bottle Coolers & Display Cases
Danfoss · Kulthorn · Embraco · Medium Temperature
Medium-temperature commercial refrigeration — bottle coolers in Kenyan bars, restaurants, and supermarkets, open display cases in Nairobi’s growing supermarket chains, and pharmaceutical display refrigerators — uses Danfoss, Kulthorn, and Embraco R134a compressors. Kenya’s rapidly expanding formal retail sector (Naivas, Quickmart, Carrefour Kenya) drives consistent demand for commercial display refrigeration service parts and R134a refrigerant across Nairobi’s commercial districts.
R134a Technical Reference — Kenya Service Notes
| Property | R134a Value | Kenya Service Note |
|---|---|---|
| Classification | HFC — A1 (non-flammable) | Safe to handle — no flammability concern in automotive service |
| Compressor oil (automotive) | PAG oil (vehicle AC systems) | Never use mineral oil in vehicle AC — PAG oil is mandatory for R134a automotive systems |
| Compressor oil (commercial refrigeration) | Mineral oil or POE oil | Check compressor manufacturer spec — older units use mineral, newer Danfoss/Kulthorn may specify POE |
| Charging method | Vapour (upright) — single compound | No fractionation risk — can charge as vapour from upright cylinder |
| Vehicle charge weight (example) | Varies by vehicle model | Always charge by weight from vehicle under-bonnet sticker — not by pressure alone |
| Receiver drier replacement | Mandatory with compressor | Always replace the receiver drier when replacing the vehicle AC compressor in Kenya’s humid conditions |
Frequently Asked Questions — R134a Refrigerant Kenya
What is the r134a gas price per kg in Kenya from Dubai in 2026?
Indicative Dubai FOB price for WESTRON® R134a in 13.6kg cylinders is in the range of USD 45–65 per cylinder (approximately USD 3.30–4.80 per kg net weight) in early 2026, with Forane® at a premium above WESTRON®. R134a prices are generally stable but do fluctuate with global HFC feedstock markets. The landed cost per kg in Kenya will be higher after adding sea freight to Mombasa Port, KRA import duties, clearance fees, and inland delivery to Nairobi. WhatsApp Al Waleed at +971 566 952 848 for a confirmed current price before placing your Kenya order.
Can R134a be ordered alongside R22, R410a, and AC spare parts in one Kenya shipment?
Yes — R134a can be consolidated with all other refrigerant grades (R22, R410a, R32, R600a) and with compressors, copper coils, capacitors, and all other AC spare parts in a single sea freight shipment from Jebel Ali to Mombasa Port. All refrigerant grades are declared together on a single IMDG dangerous goods manifest. This consolidated approach produces the lowest per-unit landed cost and a single KRA customs entry — the most cost-effective Kenya import strategy for dealers who serve both HVAC and automotive AC customers.
How do I know if a Kenyan fridge uses R134a or R600a?
Check the compressor nameplate on the back or bottom of the refrigerator — the refrigerant type is printed on the compressor label alongside the model number and voltage. Modern fridges (post-approximately 2015) predominantly use R600a. Older LG, Samsung, and Chinese-brand fridges manufactured between approximately 2000 and 2015 may use R134a. Never assume the refrigerant type from the brand alone — always read the compressor nameplate before recharging. Mixing R134a and R600a in a fridge system creates a dangerous mixture and will destroy the compressor.
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WESTRON® R134a 13.6kg cylinders for volume dealer stock · Forane® (Arkema) R134a for international fleet and project specifications — factory-sealed, UAE-origin certified, IMDG-documented. Automotive AC · domestic fridge gas · commercial refrigeration. Sea freight to Mombasa Port in 18–22 days. Consolidate with all refrigerant grades and AC spare parts in one Kenya shipment. WhatsApp with quantity — price within 24 hours.
+971 566 952 848 · +971 4 224 9512 · contact@alwaleedhvac.com · Al Rigga – Deira, Dubai, UAE