Kenyan Roses Wholesale: How to Import Cut Flowers Direct from Kenyan Farms
Varieties, head sizes, stem lengths, boxes and air logistics for wholesalers, florists and supermarkets buying Kenyan flowers direct.
Kenya is the European Union's leading rose supplier. Buying direct from Kenyan farms gives importers, wholesalers and supermarkets fresher flowers, better pricing and a stable weekly programme.
Varieties and grades
- T-hybrid roses — large 5–7 cm heads on 50–90 cm stems from high-altitude farms (Rhodos, Red Calypso, Athena, Pink Floyd and more).
- Intermediate and sweetheart roses — for bouquets and mono bunches.
- Spray roses — 3–8 heads per stem for weddings and events.
- Carnations and summer flowers — gypsophila, alstroemeria, hypericum, lisianthus, chrysanthemum.
See stems, head sizes and vase life on our cut flowers page.
Logistics
Flowers are pre-cooled to 2–4 °C and flown from Nairobi JKIA or Eldoret. Buyer pages: flowers to the Netherlands, the UK and Germany. Ethiopian roses are also available — compare in cut flowers.
Setting up a programme
Share your weekly volumes, varieties and stem lengths on the quotation form. We build a standing order with fixed or seasonal pricing, including Valentine's Day and Mother's Day peaks.
Indicative prices & types — Kenyan Cut Flowers
| Type / grade | Key specification | Sample price / kg* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Hybrid Roses (large-headed) | Type: large-headed T-hybrid roses · Popular varieties: Rhodos, Red Calypso, Athena, Avalanche+, Sweet Avalanche, Pink Floyd, Penny Lane, Tacazzi, Upper Class, Madam Red | $8.50 | Get price → |
| Intermediate Roses | Type: intermediate roses · Stem length: 40, 50, 60, 70 cm | $7.00 | Get price → |
| Sweetheart Roses | Type: small-headed roses · Stem length: 35–60 cm | $6.50 | Get price → |
| Spray Roses | Type: spray (multi-headed) roses · Popular varieties: Snowflake, Lydia, Mimi Eden, Majolica, White Majolica, Babe, Fire Flash | $8.00 | Get price → |
| Carnations (standard & spray) | Types: standard and spray carnations · Stem length: 50–70 cm | $7.00 | Get price → |
| Summer Flowers & Fillers | Gypsophila: Xlence / Million Star types, 60–80 cm, 25–80 g bunches · Alstroemeria: 60–80 cm, 4–8 heads per stem | $7.50 | Get price → |
*Sample price = indicative international price + $1.00/kg, minimum 100 kg. Container (FOB / CIF) prices are lower and quoted per order.
Frequently asked questions
How fast do Kenyan flowers arrive in Europe?
Flowers cut today are usually on an overnight flight within 24–48 hours, reaching European buyers the next morning.
Why import with ProExporters Kenya?
ProExporters Kenya is your single, accountable partner for importing from Kenya and East Africa — from the first quotation to the bill of lading.
- 10 source countries, one partner — Kenya plus DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Burundi, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia.
- Verified, licensed suppliers — auction-registered buyers, KEPHIS-registered packhouses, certified factories and licensed mineral dealers.
- Quality you can check — pre-shipment samples, lab analysis and independent inspection before loading.
- Documents handled — export permits, certificates of origin, phytosanitary, EUDR and due-diligence files.
- Transparent sample pricing — instant calculation and an emailed proforma invoice.
- Fast answers — formal FOB / CIF / DAP quotations, usually within 24 hours.
- Registered company — ProExporters is a brand and trading name of PROTECH CONSULTING, a company registered in Kenya.
