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Fertilizer Supplier to KenyaWholesale Supply via Mombasa

DAP 18-46-0, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN), Granular Urea 46-0-0, NPK 16-16-16 and more, sourced from approved international origins for importers, distributors, cooperatives and institutional buyers in Kenya.

  • Wholesale OnlyB2B buyers
  • MombasaDestination ports
  • LCL, FCL & VesselShipment options
  • FOB / CFR / CIFCommercial terms
  • Inspection SupportSGS / Intertek
Destination Ports
Mombasa Port
Shipment Options
LCL • FCL • Bulk vessel
Packaging
25 kg • 50 kg • 1 MT jumbo • Bulk
Commercial Terms
FOB • CFR • CIF

Fertilizer Supply for Kenya

Key fertilizer products for the Kenya market. Multiple origins available based on your specification.

Request Fertilizer Offer — Kenya

Wholesale & institutional inquiries only

Call Sales: +1 (306) 993-2507

Next step: add your company details to receive the offer.

Shipping Fertilizer to Kenya

Mombasa is Kenya's main seaport and the gateway for Kenya and its landlocked neighbours (Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan). Transit from Middle Eastern origins is typically 10–16 days; from South Asia approximately 12–18 days. Mombasa handles both containerised and bulk fertilizer regularly.

  • Port cranes loading a cargo vesselPrimary port

    Mombasa Port

    • LCL & FCL container supply
    • bulk vessel for larger tonnage
    • CFR / CIF Mombasa
    • Export documents for clearance

Market insight

Kenya Fertilizer Market & Demand

All markets we supply

Kenya's fertilizer market is one of East Africa's most developed. Tea, coffee, horticulture, and cut flowers in the highlands drive demand for CAN (calcium ammonium nitrate), NPK blends, and ammonium sulphate. Maize — the national staple — is the largest single-product driver of DAP and urea demand, particularly in the Rift Valley and Western Kenya. The Kenyan government has periodically run fertilizer subsidy and e-voucher programmes targeting smallholders, creating substantial structured import flows. DAP 18-46-0 is the dominant product for maize basal dressing, with urea and CAN for top-dressing.

Kenya is one of the most commercially structured fertilizer markets in sub-Saharan Africa. A strong private-sector import and distribution network, active commodity exchanges, and government e-voucher programmes combine to create a market with both institutional and open-market demand layers. DAP is the dominant product for maize — Kenya's most strategically important crop — while tea and horticulture create additional demand for CAN, ammonium sulphate, and NPK blends. Mombasa has direct liner services from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East.

How we supply Kenya

We supply DAP, CAN, urea, and NPK to Kenyan importers and distributors through our multi-origin network. CIF Mombasa with KEBS-compliant documentation and pre-shipment inspection support is available. All supply is subject to availability, destination regulations, and contract.

Built for Kenya Fertilizer Importers

  • Global Sourcing

    Multiple approved origins depending on grade and availability.

  • Shipping to Kenya

    Mombasa based on your requirement and shipment structure.

  • Inspection & Quality

    COA review and independent inspection where required.

  • Documentation

    Commercial and shipping documents coordinated for import clearance.

Who We Supply in Kenya

  • Licensed fertilizer importers and commodity traders
  • Agro-input distributors and regional wholesalers
  • Tea estates and coffee plantation procurement
  • Horticultural and floriculture input suppliers
  • Government procurement and e-voucher programme operators

How Fertilizer Procurement Works

A simple and transparent process for international buyers.

  1. 01

    Tell Us Your Requirement

    Product, grade, quantity, packaging and destination.

  2. 02

    We Match Supply

    Suitable origin and supplier based on specification and availability.

  3. 03

    Receive Commercial Offer

    Price basis, Incoterm, origin, validity and expected shipment.

  4. 04

    Documentation & Inspection

    COA, origin documents and inspection requirements confirmed.

  5. 05

    Shipment to Kenya

    Cargo coordinated toward Mombasa according to contract.

Importing Fertilizer Into Kenya

  • Fertilizers must comply with the Fertilizers and Animal Foodstuffs Act (Cap 345), administered by the Fertilizer and Animal Foodstuffs Board of Kenya.

  • KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) depends on the country of supply: cargo from PVoC zones (e.g. the Gulf states, India or China) needs a Certificate of Conformity from a KEBS-appointed agent (SGS, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, Cotecna…), while cargo from Canada, the USA, Europe or Africa goes to KEBS destination inspection.

  • An Import Declaration Form (IDF) must be lodged with Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) before cargo arrival; the importer initiates this process.

  • Kenya's fertilizer subsidy and e-voucher programmes create structured government procurement windows — product specifications and documentation requirements for these channels may differ from open-market imports.

  • Mombasa port is well-organised but serves as a transit hub for several landlocked countries — congestion can occur during peak seasons.

  • All supply subject to availability, origin compliance, sanctions screening, and contract agreement.

Export Documentation

  • Commercial Invoice
  • Packing List
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Certificate of Analysis (COA)
  • Bill of Lading
  • SGS / Intertek pre-shipment inspection certificate (where requested)
  • MSDS / Safety Data Sheet
  • Import Declaration Form (IDF) via KenTrade, plus KEBS conformity documents — a PVoC Certificate of Conformity where the load port falls in a PVoC zone, otherwise KEBS destination inspection
  • Phytosanitary certificate where applicable

Requirements can change by product, origin, importer status and current regulations. Buyers should confirm current requirements with the relevant authorities and their customs or clearing professionals before shipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you support PVoC certification for Kenya fertilizer imports?
Yes, where it applies. KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) depends on the load port: for origins in a PVoC zone (e.g. the Gulf states, India or China) we coordinate inspection with a KEBS-appointed agent such as SGS, Intertek or Bureau Veritas at the load port; cargo from Canada, the USA, Europe or Africa is inspected by KEBS on arrival instead. Confirm the route with your clearing agent early.
What fertilizers are most commonly needed for Kenya's maize season?
DAP 18-46-0 is the primary basal fertilizer for maize in Kenya, applied at planting. Urea (granular) and CAN are widely used for top-dressing. We can quote these grades subject to origin and volume confirmation.
Can you supply CAN (calcium ammonium nitrate) for the tea industry?
Yes — calcium ammonium nitrate is available to Kenyan buyers subject to origin availability. It is a key product for tea estates in the highland regions. All supply is confirmed per contract.
Which fertilizers do you supply to Kenya?
We regularly supply DAP 18-46-0, Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN), Granular Urea 46-0-0, NPK 16-16-16, Ammonium Sulphate, NPK Fertilizer to Kenya, alongside other grades on request. Each offer confirms origin, specification and packaging against your requirement.
How is fertilizer shipped to Kenya?
We ship to Mombasa Port as part-container (LCL) or full-container (FCL) loads, or by bulk vessel where volume and port capacity allow, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms. Mombasa is Kenya's main seaport and the gateway for Kenya and its landlocked neighbours (Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, South Sudan). Transit from Middle Eastern origins is typically 10–16 days; from South Asia approximately 12–18 days. Mombasa handles both containerised and bulk fertilizer regularly.
What is the minimum order for fertilizer to Kenya?
Minimum quantities depend on product and origin — from part-container (LCL) loads and full containers (FCL) up to bulk vessel parcels for large tonnage. Share your requirement and we confirm availability and indicative pricing.

Request a Fertilizer Offer for Kenya

Tell us your fertilizer, quantity, packaging and destination port. We'll assess suitable origins, shipment options and commercial terms.

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