Product 10 · Export from Kenya
Kenya is East Africa's manufacturing hub, supplying construction materials, consumer goods, processed foods and pharmaceuticals across the region along the Northern Corridor.
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.
We consolidate mixed loads (for example, roofing sheets + cement + paint for a contractor) and handle transit documentation, cargo tracking and border clearance through bonded transporters.
Typical buyers: Distributors, contractors, wholesalers, retailers, NGOs and manufacturers.
7 types available. Specifications are typical; exact parameters are confirmed per lot on the quotation and certificate of analysis.
Type 1 of 7
Portland and blended cement from Kenyan producers.
Kenyan cement plants in Athi River, Mombasa, Kitui and West Pokot produce Ordinary Portland Cement (CEM I) and Portland pozzolana/composite cements (CEM II) to the East African Standard. CEM I 42.5 is used for high-strength structural concrete; CEM II 32.5R is the general-purpose cement for blockwork, plaster and housing.
Sample: $1.15/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Types | CEM I 42.5N, CEM II/B-P 42.5R, CEM II/B-P 32.5R |
|---|---|
| Standard | KS EAS 18-1 (EN 197-1 equivalent) |
| 28-day strength | ≥ 42.5 MPa / ≥ 32.5 MPa |
| Initial setting time | ≥ 60 min (42.5) / ≥ 75 min (32.5) |
| Soundness | ≤ 10 mm |
| Packing | 50 kg multiwall bags; 1.5 MT jumbo bags |
| Truck load | approx. 30–34 MT (600–680 bags) |
| Shelf life | 3 months in dry storage |
Type 2 of 7
High-tensile rebars and round bars.
High-tensile deformed reinforcement bars are rolled by Kenyan mills from billets, many using thermo-mechanical treatment (TMT) for strength and ductility. Bars are supplied in standard 12 m lengths in bundles with mill test certificates.
Sample: $1.90/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Sizes | Y8, Y10, Y12, Y16, Y20, Y25, Y32 (mm) |
|---|---|
| Grade | B500B (BS 4449) / KS EAS 412-2 |
| Yield strength | ≥ 500 MPa |
| Tensile/yield ratio | ≥ 1.08 |
| Elongation at max. force (Agt) | ≥ 5% |
| Length | 12 m (cut lengths on request) |
| Packing | bundles ≈ 2 MT, tagged |
| Documents | mill test certificate |
Type 3 of 7
Galvanised, aluminium-zinc and pre-painted roofing (box profile, corrugated, tile profile); hollow sections, angles, pipes.
Kenya is a leading regional producer of roofing: galvanised, aluminium-zinc (Aluzinc/Galvalume) and pre-painted sheets in corrugated, box (IT4/IT5), tile and other profiles, plus ridges and accessories. Mills also supply hollow sections, angles, channels and pipes for construction.
Sample: $2.30/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Substrate | galvanised (Z60–Z275) or Al-Zn (AZ100–AZ150) |
|---|---|
| Thickness | gauge 26–32 (approx. 0.5–0.25 mm) |
| Profiles | corrugated, box (IT4/IT5), tile/versatile |
| Cover width | approx. 762–1,000 mm (profile dependent) |
| Lengths | cut to order (2–12 m) |
| Colours | pre-painted RAL range, matt and gloss |
| Standard | KS EAS 11 / ASTM A653 / A792 |
| Accessories | ridges, valleys, screws, flashings |
Type 4 of 7
HDPE/PPR pipes, water tanks, household plastics, PET preforms, crates and packaging film.
Kenyan plastics manufacturers produce HDPE and PPR pipes and fittings, rotomoulded water tanks, household plastics, crates, PET preforms and flexible packaging. Products are made to KEBS and ISO standards and are widely used across East and Central Africa.
Sample: $3.00/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| HDPE pipes | PE100 / PE80, PN6–PN16, Ø 20–630 mm (KS ISO 4427) |
|---|---|
| PPR pipes | PN16–PN25, Ø 20–110 mm |
| Water tanks | 500–10,000 L, UV-stabilised LLDPE |
| PET preforms | 12–60 g, 28 mm / 38 mm necks |
| Crates & household | per catalogue |
| Packing | coils, bundles, palletised |
Type 5 of 7
Soaps, detergents, paints, adhesives and industrial chemicals.
Kenya's chemical industry produces bar and powder soaps, liquid detergents, household cleaners, decorative and industrial paints, adhesives and industrial chemicals. Brands are well known across the region and products carry KEBS marks and safety data sheets.
Sample: $2.50/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Soaps | bar soap (TFM 60–76), laundry soap |
|---|---|
| Detergents | powder & liquid, 500 g – 20 kg |
| Paints | emulsion, gloss, primers; 1–20 L |
| Documents | MSDS / SDS, KEBS mark |
| Packing | cartons, pails, drums |
| Dangerous goods | shipped under ADR/IMDG rules where applicable |
Type 6 of 7
Wheat & maize flour, edible oils, sugar confectionery, biscuits, juices, dairy (UHT/powder), bottled water.
Kenyan food manufacturers supply a broad range of shelf-stable foods: fortified wheat and maize flour, edible oils, rice, sugar confectionery, biscuits, juices, UHT and powdered milk, spices, tea and bottled water. Products are KEBS-certified, with halal certification and destination-language labelling available.
Sample: $2.60/kg (indicative) Quote this type Order sample
| Flour | wheat & maize, 1–50 kg, fortified per EAS |
|---|---|
| Edible oils | 0.5–20 L, palm olein / sunflower / blends |
| Confectionery & biscuits | retail cartons |
| Dairy | UHT 250 ml–1 L, milk powder 400 g–25 kg |
| Juices & water | PET and Tetra Pak |
| Shelf life | 6–18 months by product |
| Certification | KEBS, halal, ISO 22000 |
| Labelling | English / French / Arabic on request |
Type 7 of 7
Generic medicines, IV fluids and medical consumables from WHO-GMP manufacturers.
Kenya hosts WHO-GMP certified pharmaceutical manufacturers producing generic tablets, capsules, syrups, IV fluids and medical consumables. Exports require registration of each product with the destination country's regulator and an export authorisation from Kenya's Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
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| Products | generic tablets, capsules, syrups, IV fluids, consumables |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | WHO-GMP / PIC/S aligned facilities |
| Documents | CoPP, batch COA, product dossier (CTD) |
| Registration | required in destination country |
| Export authorisation | Pharmacy & Poisons Board (Kenya) |
| Storage | per product (controlled temperature where required) |
| Pricing | on request per product & tender |
| Growing / production area | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nairobi & Athi River | 1,500–1,700 m | 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. |
Year-round supply.
Typically 1 truckload (approx. 28–34 MT) or 1 × 20ft container; mixed loads accepted.
HS codes: 2523 (cement) · 7214 (rebars) · 7210 (coated flat-rolled steel) · 3917 (plastic pipes) · 3402 (detergents) · 1101 (wheat flour) · 3004 (medicaments)
Market-specific guidance on ports, transit times and import requirements.
Yes. We consolidate mixed loads from several manufacturers in Nairobi and issue one set of transit documents.
Under DAP the buyer clears and pays import charges. EAC-origin goods are generally duty-free within the EAC; other taxes (VAT, levies) still apply.
Buyer guides
How distributors and contractors in landlocked East and Central Africa buy Kenyan cement, steel, roofing, plastics and foods by the truckload.
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A buyer's overview of Kenya's top export products, how sourcing works and how goods get from Kenyan farms and factories to your port.
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