Import from China to Kenya
Without the Guesswork
Pamoja Imports gives Kenyan businesses direct access to verified Chinese suppliers. We handle sourcing, negotiate in Mandarin, manage shipping and customs, and deliver to your Nairobi door. Transparent pricing, start to finish.
Duties, VAT, IDF & RDL included. No surprise fees when your goods arrive in Nairobi.
How Importing from China to Kenya Works with Us
Four steps, no jargon. You tell us what you need, we handle everything else.
Fill in our sourcing form or send us a message on WhatsApp. Share a product name, photo, or link and we take it from there. No experience needed.
Our team vets the supplier, confirms product quality, negotiates the price, and sends you a full landed cost quote.
Once you approve the quote, you pay for the products upfront via M-Pesa. We place the order immediately and handle pickup, export, shipping, import duties, and customs clearance.
The shipping fee is paid via M-Pesa when your goods arrive at our Nairobi warehouse. Then arrange local delivery or collect yourself.
Have questions about the process? Read our Kenya import FAQ →
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Everything you need to import from China to Kenya
One partner. One process. No coordinating multiple agents or freight brokers.
Our Chengdu team searches Pinduoduo, 1688, and Taobao to find you the best factory at the lowest price. We vet suppliers, request samples when needed, and get you a firm quote before anything moves.
Air freight from 1,700 ksh/kg (7-14 days) or sea freight from 65,000 ksh/CBM (30-35 days). We manage the entire shipping chain including customs clearance. All duties and levies are included in your rate.
Our bilingual team negotiates directly with factories in Mandarin. No language barrier, no lost-in-translation pricing. We push for the best deal and confirm terms in writing before your order is placed.
What Kenyan Importers Say About Us
“It has been an incredible experience to import with Pamoja. Top notch services, high quality products, and very affordable. Everything is amazing.”
“Pamoja Imports made importing a breeze! Their professionalism and dedication are unmatched.”
“Pamoja Imports has revolutionized our importing process, making it efficient and cost-effective. Their team’s dedication is unparalleled.”
“Ordered, and it took the shortest time to arrive. Received my package safely, everything in perfect condition and working exactly as expected. Very happy!”
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Transparent pricing for air and sea freight from China to Kenya. No hidden fees, no guesswork.
What sets us apart from other import agents
A team on the ground in China, access to lower-cost sourcing platforms, and pricing with no hidden fees.
Most import agents work remotely through middlemen. Our team members are based in Chengdu, China. They visit factories, verify products in person, and negotiate face to face. You get results that remote coordination simply cannot match.
Alibaba is designed for international buyers and priced accordingly. We source from Pinduoduo and 1688 first, China’s domestic platforms where factory prices are noticeably lower. Most agents skip this step because they don’t have local access. We do.
Our rates cover import duty, VAT, IDF (2.5%), RDL (2%), and customs clearance. What you see in your quote is what you pay when goods arrive in Nairobi. No surprise charges at the warehouse, no extra clearing fees tacked on at the end.
Built for the Kenyan entrepreneur
What started as informal help sourcing products for Kenyan friends grew into a full consultancy. Pamoja Imports launched formally in 2024 with one goal: give every Kenyan business the same access to Chinese manufacturing that large companies have always had.
Our team splits time between Nairobi and Chengdu. We understand what Kenyan businesses need, and we know exactly how to get it from China at the right price, with no surprises along the way.
Meet the Team Read our Import GuidesLearn before you import
Free guides covering everything from duty rates to supplier vetting, written by our team in China.
From finding a supplier to clearing Kenyan customs. Every step covered with real costs and timelines.
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Exactly what you will pay in duty, VAT, IDF, and RDL, with real ksh examples for the most common product categories.
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Top 10 product categories ranked by margin, demand, and duty rate, with real numbers for each.
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Thousands of Kenyan businesses import through agents they can’t verify.
We’re different. Our team is physically in Chengdu, working with the same factories every week. When you submit a sourcing request, a real person handles it from day one.
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