Export to Kenya
Complete export guide for Indian MSMEs looking to enter the Kenya market.
🇰🇪 Kenya — Country Profile
Capital
Nairobi
Currency
Kenyan Shilling
Language
Swahili
Population
55.1M
GDP (USD)
$113.00
India Export Rank
#28
Region
Eastern Africa
Trade Agreement
No preferential agreement
Also see: India's imports from Kenya →
Top HS Codes for Export to Kenya
N-Methylperfluorooctane sulphonamide
Containing 85% or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibres: Single yarn
Polypeptide hormones, protein hormones and glycoprotein hormones, their dervatives and structural analogues: Somatotropin, its derivatives and structural analogues
Other: Other
Combined refrigerator-freezers, fitted with separate external doors: Other
Omitted
Sterols and inositols:
For silk regenerated and synthetic fiber machinery
Other: silkworm pupae:
In single sheets, whether or not folded: Pamphlets, booklets, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter
Pneumatic, inclinable and vertical presses: Vertical straight presses
Other drawing, marking-out or mathematical calculating instruments:
Ion–exchangers based on polymers of headings 3901 to 3913, in primary forms: Of polymers of ethylene
Manganese ores and concentrates, including ferruginous manganese ores and concentrates with a manganese content of 20% or more, calculated on the dry weight: Cobalt ores and concentrates
Other: Master Positives, exposed negatives, dupes and rush prints as are not cleared for Public exhibitions.
Vaccum flasks and other vessels, complete with case: Parts (other than glass inners)
Woven fabrics of silk or of silk waste
Omitted
Of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250 cc but not exceeding 1000 cc: Other
Tricycles, scooters, pedal cars and similar wheeled toys; dolls' carriages; dolls; other toys; reduc
Export Guides for Kenya
Detailed guides covering every aspect of exporting to Kenya.
Documentation Required
Commercial Invoice
Detailed invoice with buyer/seller details, product description, quantity, price, and Incoterms.
Packing List
Itemized list of contents, weights, dimensions, and package markings for each shipment unit.
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment.
Certificate of Origin
Certifies that goods originate from India. Required for preferential tariff treatment under trade agreements.
Shipping Bill
Filed with Indian Customs for export clearance. Generated through ICEGATE.
Letter of Credit / Bank Documents
Payment guarantee instrument. Commonly used for first-time trade partners.
Insurance Certificate
Proof of marine/cargo insurance covering the shipment against loss or damage.
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