Trade snapshot
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
Top Indian exports to Kenya
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Petroleum products | 0.97 |
| Pharmaceuticals | 0.41 |
| Machinery | 0.39 |
| Cereals/rice | 0.26 |
| Vehicles | 0.16 |
| Plastics | 0.15 |
| Sugar | 0.13 |
| Electrical equipment | 0.1 |
HS-chapter level, UN Comtrade calendar-year data.
What India imports from Kenya
| Product group | Value (US$ bn, CY2025) |
|---|---|
| Tea/coffee/spices | 0.04 |
| Copper scrap | 0.04 |
| Vegetables/pulses | 0.03 |
| Aluminium | 0.02 |
| Inorganic chemicals | 0.02 |
| Iron & steel (<0.01) | — |
Regulators and import rules in Kenya
Key bodies: KRA Customs (iCMS) + KenTrade single window; KEBS — PVoC Certificate of Conformity issued at origin by appointed agents (mandatory for most regulated goods) + Import Standardization Mark; KEPHIS (plant health, phytosanitary); Pharmacy & Poisons Board (drug registration); Kenya Dairy Board; AFA (agri-food); Port Health (MoH).
General import documentation
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-export verification | KEBS | PVoC Certificate of Conformity from KEBS-appointed agency in India; ISM mark |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Shipping from India to Kenya
Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) → Mombasa: 9-15 days typical. Via Salalah/Jebel Ali or direct East Africa loops; KEBS PVoC CoC issued in India before shipment
Main ports and entry points: Mombasa (Kilindini; SGR to Nairobi ICD Embakasi); Lamu (LAPSSET). Air: NBO
Indian community
80,000 (PIO 60,000 + NRI 20,000) [S6]
Cities in Kenya
Products we supply to Kenya
Frequently asked questions
How much does India export to Kenya?
US$3.13 bn in FY2024-25 (DGCI&S quick estimates), led by petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, machinery.
Does India have a free trade agreement with Kenya?
No FTA. India–Kenya trade governed by MFN tariffs (EAC Common External Tariff) [S7 — Kenya not mentioned]
How long is shipping from India to Kenya?
Typically 9–15 d to Mombasa (via Salalah/Jebel Ali or direct) [06 §F.2] — ASSUMPTION (consultant judgement; no carrier schedule fetchable) days at sea (estimate), depending on port pair and routing.
Which authorities regulate imports in Kenya?
KRA Customs (iCMS) + KenTrade single window; KEBS — PVoC Certificate of Conformity issued at origin by appointed agents (mandatory for most regulated goods) + Import Standardization Mark; KEPHIS (plant health, phytosanitary); Pharmacy & Poisons Board (drug registration); Kenya Dairy Board.
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