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Exporting to Kenya

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Kenya is a growing market for Indian agricultural exports, with increasing demand for products like cereals, sugars, and vegetables.

Data updated Jul 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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$4.01BAnnual agri-import value (from India)
+24.91%Year-over-year growth

Market outlook

Bilateral trade between India and Kenya reached $4.31 billion in FY26, marking a 24.91% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects strengthening economic ties and expanding market access for Indian agricultural products.

Top imported products

Cereals
25%
Sugars and sugar confectionery
20%
Vegetables, leguminous, shelled, dried
15%
Vegetables, dried, whole, cut
10%
Manioc, Jerusalem artichokes, sweet potatoes
5%

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Tariffs & duties

HS codeProductDutyNotes
1006Rice25%Kenya imposes a 25% import duty on rice, which can affect the competitiveness of Indian rice exports.
0713Leguminous vegetables, dried10%A 10% import duty is applied to dried leguminous vegetables, impacting pricing strategies for Indian exporters.
0712Vegetables, dried, whole, cut15%A 15% import duty is levied on dried vegetables, influencing the pricing of Indian exports.
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Required documents & certifications

Commercial InvoiceRequired

A detailed bill from the seller to the buyer, listing the goods sold and their prices.

Packing ListRequired

A document detailing the contents of each package in the shipment.

Bill of LadingRequired

A contract between the shipper and carrier, acknowledging receipt of goods for shipment.

Certificate of OriginRequired

Certifies the country where the goods were manufactured.

Phytosanitary CertificateRequired

Issued by the exporting country's agricultural department, confirming the goods are free from pests and diseases.

Logistics & shipping

Typical transit time
14-21 days
Common route
Sea freight from Mumbai to Mombasa
Destination port
Mombasa Port
Avg. freight cost
$1,500 per 20-foot container

Sea freight from Mumbai to Mombasa typically takes 14-21 days, with an average cost of $1,500 per 20-foot container.

Mandi price vs. landed price

ProductIndia mandi rateKenya landed priceMargin
Rice$500/ton$650/ton$150/ton
Dried Legumes$700/ton$800/ton$100/ton
Dried Vegetables$600/ton$690/ton$90/ton

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