🇺🇸 Kenya → United States

Kenyan Coffee Exporter to United States

Supplying United States importers with Kenyan coffee — quoted FOB Mombasa, CFR, CIF or DAP to New York / New Jersey or New York JFK.

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Kenyan coffee for the United States market

US specialty roasters seek Kenyan AA and PB micro-lots with high cup scores. We support FDA Prior Notice and ship to New York/New Jersey, Savannah or Oakland.

Kenya grows exclusively Arabica coffee, mainly on the slopes of Mt Kenya, the Aberdare Ranges, Mt Elgon and the Rift Valley at 1,400–2,200 m. Coffee is produced by smallholders delivering cherry to cooperative-owned wet mills (factories) and by private estates. Fully washed processing with double fermentation and soaking gives Kenyan coffee its famous clarity.

Buyers we serve in United States: Coffee roasters, specialty and commercial green coffee importers, distributors and private-label brands.

Import requirements & trade terms for United States

Food shippers must be registered with the US FDA and file Prior Notice before arrival; importers need an FSVP programme. Apparel moves under textile visa and AGOA rules of origin where the programme is in force at the time of shipment. Customs bonds and ISF (10+2) filings are arranged by the US importer or broker.

Documents we provide

Commercial invoice & packing list
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin & ICO Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary certificate (KEPHIS)
AFA Coffee Directorate export permit & sale contract
Pre-shipment sample & cupping notes
EUDR due-diligence data for EU buyers

HS codes: 0901.11 (green coffee, not decaffeinated) · 0901.21/0901.22 (roasted)

Varieties available for United States

Kenya AA (screen 17/18)

Largest bold beans; the flagship grade with intense acidity and complex fruit.

Species: Coffea arabica
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian
Process: fully washed, double fermented, soaked, sun-dried on raised beds
Screen size: 17/18 (≥ 6.75 mm)
Moisture: 10–12%

Sample: $12.00/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Kenya AB (screen 15/16)

Slightly smaller beans; the largest volume grade, excellent for single origin and blends.

Species: Coffea arabica
Varietals: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, Batian, K7
Process: fully washed, sun-dried
Screen size: 15/16 (6.0–6.75 mm)
Moisture: 10–12%

Sample: $10.50/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Kenya PB (Peaberry)

Single round beans from cherries with one seed; concentrated sweetness and acidity.

Species: Coffea arabica
Bean shape: single round seed (peaberry)
Process: fully washed
Screen: peaberry graded (≈ 5% of crop)
Moisture: 10–12%

Sample: $11.50/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Kenya E (Elephant)

Very large, often paired beans; limited volumes.

Species: Coffea arabica
Bean: very large, sometimes paired/shell-shaped
Screen: 18+
Process: fully washed
Moisture: 10–12%

Sample: $11.00/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Kenya C, TT, T (smaller & lighter grades)

Commercial grades for blends and value single-origin programmes.

Species: Coffea arabica
Process: fully washed
C — screen 14/15; TT — light density; T — small & broken
Moisture: 10–12%
Defects: higher than AA/AB; graded per lot

Sample: $8.00/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Kenya MH / ML (Mbuni — natural)

Dry-processed (natural) coffee; low-cost blend component.

Species: Coffea arabica
Process: natural (dry, in-cherry)
Grades: MH (heavy), ML (light)
Moisture: 10–12.5%
Cup profile: heavier body, earthy, low acidity

Sample: $6.50/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Roasted Coffee — beans or ground (private label)

Roasted to your profile by partner roasters; whole bean or ground, valve bags.

Origin: 100% Kenyan Arabica (AA, AB or blend)
Roast: light, medium, medium-dark, dark
Form: whole bean or ground (espresso, filter, French press)
Packing: 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg valve bags
Packaging: foil laminate with one-way degassing valve

Sample: $21.00/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Where it is grown / produced

Growing / production area	Altitude	Notes
Nyeri (Aberdares & Mt Kenya West)	1,600–2,000 m	Classic Kenyan profile — blackcurrant, tomato-like acidity; famous factories in Mathira and Tetu.
Kirinyaga	1,500–1,900 m	Bright, juicy coffees from volcanic soils on Mt Kenya's southern slopes.
Murang'a & Kiambu	1,400–2,000 m	Balanced, sweet coffees; historic estates near Thika and Ruiru.
Embu & Meru	1,400–1,900 m	Fruity, sweet lots from Mt Kenya East cooperatives.
Mt Elgon (Bungoma, Trans Nzoia)	1,600–2,200 m	Rich body and floral notes from the western highlands.
Nakuru, Kisii & Machakos	1,400–2,000 m	Emerging regions offering good value lots.

Season

Main crop harvest October–December (shipping from January); fly crop April–June (shipping from July).

Minimum order

Specialty micro-lots from 1 bag (60 kg). Commercial: 1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 320 bags / 19.2 MT).

Packaging

60 kg jute bags with GrainPro / hermetic liners
30 kg vacuum boxes for micro-lots
Roasted: one-way valve bags, retail or bulk

FAQ — Coffee from Kenya to United States

How long does shipping from Kenya to United States take?

Indicative transit is 30–42 days by sea/road from Mombasa and 1–2 days by air from Nairobi JKIA to United States, depending on routing and carrier.

Which port or airport in United States can you deliver to?

We quote CFR/CIF or CPT/CIP to New York / New Jersey (USNYC), Savannah (USSAV), Houston (USHOU), Oakland (USOAK), New York JFK (JFK), Atlanta (ATL) and other ports or airports on request.

Can I get a sample of Kenyan coffee shipped to United States?

Yes. Use our quote form and select "Sample request". Sample cost is the indicative international price plus USD 1 per kg; we email an invoice with payment details and courier cost.

Buyer guides

Guides for importers

Product Buying Guides

Kenya AA Coffee Supplier: Buy Green Arabica Beans Wholesale (AA, AB, PB)

Everything roasters and green-coffee importers need to buy Kenyan Arabica: grades, regions, harvest timing, traceability and how to get offers.

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Export Market Guides

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Ready to import from Kenya?

Tell us the product, variety, quantity, Incoterm (FOB / CIF / CFR / DAP) and your destination port or airport. We reply with a formal quotation, usually within one business day.

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