Northern Tanzania (Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza) is supplied by road through Namanga, Holili and Sirari within 1–3 days.
We supply goods made by established Kenyan manufacturers in Nairobi, Athi River, Thika, Mombasa and Nakuru. Most regional orders move by road truck or the Standard Gauge Railway to Naivasha ICD, then onward to Kampala, Kigali, Juba, Goma and beyond. Goods carrying an EAC Certificate of Origin trade duty-free within the EAC Customs Union.
Buyers we serve in Tanzania: Distributors, contractors, wholesalers, retailers, NGOs and manufacturers.
Import requirements & trade terms for Tanzania
Duty-free trade within the EAC applies with an EAC Certificate of Origin. Main road crossings are Namanga (Arusha), Taveta–Holili (Moshi), Isebania–Sirari (Mwanza) and Lunga Lunga–Horohoro (Tanga). TBS product certification may apply to some manufactured goods.
Documents we provide
EAC / COMESA Certificate of Origin
Commercial invoice & packing list
Transit documents (T1/T812, regional bond)
Electronic cargo tracking seal (RECTS)
Destination pre-shipment certificates (e.g., ECTN/FERI for DRC)
Cement, steel, plastics, pharmaceuticals and processed foods.
Thika & Ruiru
1,500–1,600 m
Food processing, beverages and paper/packaging.
Mombasa
0–100 m
Steel mills, cement, edible oil refineries and port-side plants.
Nakuru & Naivasha
1,800–2,000 m
Industrial parks and the Naivasha Inland Container Depot.
Season
Year-round supply.
Minimum order
Typically 1 truckload (approx. 28–34 MT) or 1 × 20ft container; mixed loads accepted.
Packaging
Bagged, bundled, palletised or crated by product
Mixed truckloads and containers consolidated in Nairobi or Mombasa
FAQ — Manufactured Goods from Kenya to Tanzania
How long does shipping from Kenya to Tanzania take?
Indicative transit is Road: 1–3 days via Namanga, Taveta/Holili or Lunga Lunga by sea/road from Mombasa and 1 hour by air from Nairobi JKIA to Tanzania, depending on routing and carrier.
Which port or airport in Tanzania can you deliver to?
We quote CFR/CIF or CPT/CIP to Dar es Salaam (TZDAR), Tanga (TZTGT), Dar es Salaam (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO) and other ports or airports on request.
Can I get a sample of Kenyan manufactured goods shipped to Tanzania?
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.
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.