🇨🇳 Kenya → China

Kenyan Minerals & Gems Exporter to China

Supplying China importers with Kenyan minerals & gems — quoted FOB Mombasa, CFR, CIF or DAP to Shanghai or Shanghai Pudong.

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Kenyan minerals & gems for the China market

Chinese glass, detergent and chemical manufacturers buy soda ash and industrial minerals; gem dealers in Guangzhou and Shenzhen buy coloured stones through licensed channels.

Mineral and gemstone exports are tightly regulated in Kenya under the Mining Act 2016. Every shipment requires licensed dealers, valuation by the State Department for Mining, payment of royalties, and an export permit. We only work with licensed miners and dealers, conduct KYC on every buyer, and follow OECD due-diligence guidance for responsible mineral supply chains.

Buyers we serve in China: Licensed mineral traders, gem cutters, jewellers, refiners, manufacturers and industrial users.

Import requirements & trade terms for China

China has market-access protocols for Kenyan fresh avocados, frozen avocados and macadamia, among others. Exporting packhouses and processors must be registered with the GACC (CIFER system) and shipments must meet the relevant bilateral protocol, including approved orchard and packhouse lists for fresh fruit.

Documents we provide

Mineral export permit (State Department for Mining)
Valuation & royalty payment receipt
Certificate of Origin
Assay certificate / gem lab report
Buyer KYC & import licence
Customs declaration & insurance certificate

HS codes: 7103.10 (precious stones, rough) · 7103.91/99 (worked) · 7108.12 (gold, unwrought) · 2836.20 (soda ash) · 2512.00 (diatomite) · 2529.21/22 (fluorspar)

Varieties available for China

Tsavorite (green grossular garnet)

Kenya's signature gem from Taita Taveta — vivid green, high brilliance. Rough and calibrated cut stones.

Mineral: grossular garnet, Ca₃Al₂(SiO₄)₃ (V, Cr coloured)
Colour: light mint to deep forest green
Hardness (Mohs): 7–7.5
Refractive index: approx. 1.74
Specific gravity: approx. 3.6

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Ruby & Sapphire

Rough and cabochon-grade ruby and sapphire from southern Kenya.

Mineral: corundum, Al₂O₃ (Cr = ruby; Fe/Ti = sapphire)
Hardness (Mohs): 9
Refractive index: approx. 1.76–1.77
Specific gravity: approx. 4.0
Grades: facet, cabochon, bead, specimen

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Rhodolite & Other Garnets

Purple-red rhodolite, mali and spessartite garnets.

Minerals: pyrope-almandine (rhodolite), spessartite, mali (grossular-andradite)
Colours: purple-red, raspberry, orange, colour-change
Hardness (Mohs): 7–7.5
Refractive index: approx. 1.74–1.80
Sold: rough parcels by kg/gram; cut by carat

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Tourmaline, Aquamarine, Amethyst & Kyanite

Coloured stones for cutters and jewellery manufacturers.

Tourmaline — hardness 7–7.5, RI 1.62–1.64
Aquamarine (beryl) — hardness 7.5–8, RI 1.57–1.58
Amethyst (quartz) — hardness 7, RI 1.54–1.55
Kyanite — hardness 4.5–7 (directional), RI 1.71–1.73
Grades: facet, cabochon, specimen, tumble

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Gold (doré / bars)

Only via licensed dealers with export permit, assay certificate and refinery acceptance.

Forms: doré bars, refined bars (where available)
Purity (doré): typically 70–92% Au — assayed per bar
Assay: State Department for Mining / accredited lab + refinery re-assay
Pricing: LBMA spot-linked with agreed discount
Compliance: Mining Act 2016, export permit, royalty receipt

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Soda Ash (Sodium Carbonate)

Natural soda ash from Lake Magadi for glass, detergents and chemicals.

Chemical: sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃
Purity: ≥ 97–99% (grade dependent)
Grades: dense (glass) and light
Bulk density: dense 0.9–1.1 g/cm³ · light 0.5–0.6 g/cm³
NaCl: ≤ 0.7% · Fe₂O₃: low

Sample: $1.45/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Diatomite

Natural diatomaceous earth for filtration, fillers and agriculture.

Composition: amorphous silica, SiO₂ approx. 80–90%
Forms: natural, calcined, flux-calcined powders
Particle size: graded by mesh/micron
Bulk density: approx. 0.2–0.5 g/cm³
Moisture: ≤ 6%

Sample: $1.60/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Fluorspar / Industrial Minerals (subject to availability)

Acid-grade and metallurgical fluorspar, limestone, gypsum and vermiculite from licensed sources.

Fluorspar — acid grade ≥ 97% CaF₂; metallurgical 60–85% CaF₂
Limestone — CaCO₃ per grade
Gypsum — CaSO₄·2H₂O per grade
Vermiculite — graded by flake size
Packing: 50 kg bags, jumbo bags, bulk

Sample: $1.50/kg (indicative) Full specs →

Where it is grown / produced

Growing / production area	Altitude	Notes
Taita Taveta	500–2,200 m	Tsavorite, ruby, rhodolite and other garnets — Kenya's gemstone capital.
Kajiado (Lake Magadi)	600–1,000 m	Natural trona deposits processed into soda ash.
Migori, Kakamega, Narok & West Pokot	1,100–2,000 m	Artisanal and small-scale gold mining belts.
Kitui, Baringo & Turkana	400–1,500 m	Coloured gemstones, vermiculite and other industrial minerals.
Nakuru (Gilgil) & Elgeyo-Marakwet (Kerio Valley)	1,000–2,000 m	Diatomite and fluorspar deposits.

Season

Year-round, subject to licensing and mining output.

Minimum order

Gemstones: by parcel. Industrial minerals: from 1 × 20ft FCL (approx. 25 MT).

Packaging

Gemstones: sealed parcels with lot numbers and weights
Soda ash & industrial minerals: 25/50 kg bags, 1 MT jumbo bags, bulk
Gold: sealed and insured secure-logistics transport (e.g., Brink's, Malca-Amit)

FAQ — Minerals & Gems from Kenya to China

How long does shipping from Kenya to China take?

Indicative transit is 20–30 days by sea/road from Mombasa and 1–2 days by air from Nairobi JKIA to China, depending on routing and carrier.

Which port or airport in China can you deliver to?

We quote CFR/CIF or CPT/CIP to Shanghai (CNSHA), Shenzhen Yantian (CNYTN), Guangzhou Nansha (CNNSA), Qingdao (CNTAO), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and other ports or airports on request.

Can I get a sample of Kenyan minerals & gems shipped to China?

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

Buy Tsavorite, Gemstones & Soda Ash from Kenya: A Licensed Supplier Guide

How to buy Kenyan gemstones and industrial minerals legally — permits, valuation, lab reports — and the warning signs of scams.

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Export Market Guides

Import from Kenya to China: Macadamia, Avocados, Soda Ash & Minerals Supplier

GACC-registered Kenyan suppliers and regional minerals for Chinese buyers.

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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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