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Shipping Calculator Kenya:
China to Kenya Freight Costs

Enter your weight or dimensions and get an instant, all-in cost estimate. Air vs sea freight, duties included, no hidden fees.

All import duties included
No hidden fees
Air freight: 7-14 days
Sea freight: 30-45 days
Payment via M-Pesa on delivery
I already have a supplier in China
Includes our service fee, paid upfront as a deposit.
Phone / laptop shipment
Air freight at 3,500 ksh / kg instead of 1,700 ksh / kg.
Package volume
Length (cm)
Width (cm)
Height (cm)
Boxes of different sizes? Switch to CBM and enter the total volume.
More options
Shows what import duties would cost without us.
Shows the cost per item.
All prices include import duty, VAT, IDF, RDL and customs clearance. You pay the shipping fee when your goods reach our Nairobi warehouse (M-Pesa).
How it works

How to Use This Shipping Calculator Kenya

Enter your total weight and your package dimensions (or total CBM) and this shipping calculator Kenya works out the shipping cost from China to Kenya for both air and sea freight. The prices show side by side, and for air it bills whichever is higher: actual weight or volumetric weight. It instantly shows your total landed cost including all import duties, VAT, IDF, RDL, and customs clearance. No add-ons after the fact. What you see is what you pay when your goods arrive at our Nairobi warehouse.

Already have a supplier in China? Toggle the “I already have a supplier” option to include your shipping deposit in your estimate. This deposit is paid upfront to secure your shipment, and the remaining balance is paid on delivery as usual.

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Air Freight vs Sea Freight: Cost per kg and per CBM

The right choice depends on your shipment size, urgency, and product margins. For reference, the cost per CBM from China to Kenya by sea is 65,000 ksh, so 1 CBM costs 65,000 ksh. The air freight cost per kg is 1,700 ksh, or 3,500 ksh for phones and laptops.

Air Freight

1,700 ksh per kg, 7 to 14 days after departure

Best for small, high-value, or time-sensitive orders. Testing a new product or restocking fast-moving items? Air freight is usually the smarter move.

Sea Freight

65,000 ksh per CBM, 30 to 45 days after departure

Best for bulk orders where you can plan ahead. Large shipment and not in a rush? Sea freight brings your cost per unit down significantly.

Transparent pricing

What Is Included in the Shipping Cost?

Most shipping agents quote a base freight rate and then add duties, VAT, IDF, RDL, and clearance fees once your goods arrive. That surprise bill can add a lot to your original estimate.

With Pamoja Imports, the rate you see in this shipping calculator Kenya is your final cost. We include:

  • Freight from China to Nairobi
  • Import duty
  • VAT (16%)
  • Import Declaration Fee (IDF)
  • Railway Development Levy (RDL)
  • Customs clearance and documentation
  • Delivery to our Nairobi warehouse

The only cost not included is local delivery from our warehouse to your door, which varies by location. Everything else is covered upfront. That makes this shipping cost calculator a fair guide to the full shipping cost from China to Kenya, not just the freight line.

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Who it’s for

Who Is This Calculator For?

Built specifically for Kenyan entrepreneurs and small business owners importing from China. Whether you are sourcing clothes, shoes, electronics, bags, or household goods, use this tool before you place any order to confirm your margins hold up after shipping.

Already have a supplier and just need shipping? Toggle the shipping deposit option in the calculator above, then send us your shipment details on WhatsApp and we will confirm your quote within 24 hours. Want to know what import duty applies to your product before you order? Use our Kenya import duty calculator for an instant breakdown of duty, VAT, IDF, and RDL by product category.

FAQ

Common Questions

More import questions answered in our China to Kenya import FAQ.

The calculator gives an estimate based on your weight and volume. Your final cost is confirmed in the quote we send you, with complete transparency and no hidden charges.
Air freight costs 1,700 ksh per kg (3,500 ksh per kg for phones and laptops) and takes 7-14 days after departure.
Sea freight costs 65,000 ksh per CBM and takes 30-45 days after departure.
Air suits time-sensitive shipments, sea suits bulk orders.
Yes. If you have an existing supplier in China and only need help getting goods to Kenya, we coordinate with your supplier, then handle export, shipping, import duties, customs clearance, and delivery to our Nairobi warehouse. A shipping deposit applies: 7.5% of your freight cost (minimum 2,500 ksh), reduced to 5% for shipments above 80,000 ksh. This deposit is paid upfront to secure your shipment. The remaining balance is paid on delivery to our Nairobi warehouse as usual. Submit a shipping request to get started.
Only local delivery from our Nairobi warehouse to your location. All import taxes, duties, and customs fees are included. That is the Pamoja Imports advantage.
The shipping fee is paid when your shipment reaches our Nairobi warehouse. If you are a shipping-only client with your own supplier, a shipping deposit is paid upfront before we handle your order, and the remaining balance is paid on delivery as usual. Both payments are made via M-Pesa.
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