Who buys henna powder in Nairobi
Buyer sectors in Nairobi relevant to henna powder: Indian-Kenyan (Parklands/Ngara) grocery & spice importers.
- Trade hub: Industrial Area (Enterprise Rd), Eastleigh (garment/textile wholesale), Nyamakima / River Road / Kamukunji (general wholesale), Kirinyaga Rd (auto parts), Wakulima (Marikiti) produce market, Gikomba (second-hand clothes), Nairobi ICD Embakasi, Athi River EPZ (Machakos), Tatu City SEZ, Nairobi Gate Industrial Park
Buyer-sector notes are our market assessment; wholesale market names are checked where marked in our data.
Henna Powder for Nairobi buyers: typical specification
| Parameter | Typical export value |
|---|---|
| Lawsone content | 1.5-3% depending on crop and grade; higher for body-art quality (typical) |
| Fineness | 150-200 mesh; triple-sifted for body art (typical) |
| Moisture | ≤ 8-10% (typical) |
| Sand / silica | ≤ 2% (typical) |
| Colour | Green to khaki-green powder; dye result orange-red to deep red (typical) |
Agreed per contract and confirmed by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Clearing henna powder into Kenya
| Requirement | Regulator | Document |
|---|---|---|
| Phytosanitary | KEPHIS | Import permit; PSC |
| Registration | KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board | KEBS standardisation mark; PPB registration for pharma |
General guidance; confirm with your customs broker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does henna powder take to reach Nairobi from India?
About 9-15 days at sea from Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) to Mombasa, plus inland and clearance time (estimate).
Where are the wholesale markets for imported food and goods in Nairobi?
Industrial Area (Enterprise Rd), Eastleigh (garment/textile wholesale), Nyamakima / River Road / Kamukunji (general wholesale), Kirinyaga Rd (auto parts), Wakulima (Marikiti) produce market, Gikomba (second-hand clothes), Nairobi ICD Embakasi, Athi River EPZ (Machakos), Tatu City SEZ, Nairobi Gate Industrial Park.
Can you deliver henna powder door-to-door in Nairobi?
Yes on DAP terms through partner forwarders, provided the importer of record in Kenya handles customs clearance.
Which Kenya registration is needed?
Phytosanitary (KEPHIS); Registration (KEBS / Pharmacy & Poisons Board).
What is lawsone and why does it matter?
Lawsone is the dye molecule in henna leaves. A higher lawsone percentage gives a stronger, darker stain.
Do you supply black henna?
No. 'Black henna' usually contains PPD, which causes severe skin reactions and is banned for skin use in many countries. For darker hair shades we supply declared henna-indigo blends.
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