With the continuous development of the African construction industry, modern and high-end exterior wall architectural design has received more and more attention. In Kenya, Africa, glass curtain walls, as a modern, beautiful, energy-saving and environmentally friendly facade solution, are gradually being widely adopted by office buildings, commercial complexes, high-end residences and hotels.
So, how much does it cost to make a square meter of glass curtain wall in Kenya? Zhongdong Curtain Wall will dismantle the price of glass curtain wall per square meter for you from multiple angles such as transportation logistics, tariffs, local construction, and labor costs, to help you understand the real price composition of glass curtain walls in Kenya.
1. Core factors affecting the price of glass curtain walls
To accurately calculate the cost per square meter of glass curtain walls in Kenya, we must first understand its composition:
Material cost (made in Chinese factories)
International transportation and local customs clearance fees
Tariffs and value-added tax
Local glass curtain wall installation and construction costs
Glass curtain wall project scale and design complexity
Local prices and exchange rate fluctuations
We use a set of standard aluminum alloy frames + 6 + 12A + 6 hollow tempered glass as the basic unit to analyze the price composition.
2. China factory price (material + processing)
Spraying or oxyaluminum profile frame, about 270~360 yuan, 6+12A+6 double-layer hollow tempered glass is 170~250 yuan, accessories and hardware including structural adhesive, connectors, screws, etc. are 80~150 yuan, processing costs are 80~150 yuan, and materials + processing are 600~910 yuan in total
Converted into US dollars, it is about $83.3~$126.4/m² (calculated at an exchange rate of about 7.2). Different configurations have different prices. For example, the glass curtain wall uses Low-E glass, laminated glass, ultra-clear glass, hidden frame and other designs, and the price will be higher.
3. Transportation and customs clearance costs
The sea freight costs from Chinese ports (such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Qingdao) to the port of Mombasa in Kenya mainly include:
1. Sea freight (FCL full container)
The prices of different size containers are different. For example, the price difference between 20-foot container and 40-foot high container is relatively large, which depends on the loading rate and container type.
2. Kenya import tariffs and value-added tax
Kenya’s import tariffs on building materials are as follows:
Duty: 25%
Value-added tax (VAT): 16%
Other miscellaneous fees (port miscellaneous fees, customs clearance service fees, etc.):
IV. Local glass curtain wall installation and construction costs (Kenya)
The cost of glass curtain wall construction and installation varies slightly in different cities (labor costs vary in cities such as Nairobi and Mombasa). The local team’s construction quotation shall prevail, and usually includes the following:
