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Who is a reliable automobile accessories & parts supplier and exporter for Kenya?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports automobile accessories & parts to buyers in Kenya, including Nairobi, Meru, Eldoret. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Mombasa with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Kenya needs automobile accessories & parts
Kenya is East Africa's commercial hub. Mombasa port serves Kenya and the landlocked markets beyond it, Nairobi hosts regional head offices and most manufacturers, and agriculture, from tea and flowers to maize and dairy, still employs most of the workforce.
Tyres, jacks and accessories are fast-moving lines for auto-parts dealers, driven by the size of the local vehicle fleet.
Automotive & workshops in Kenya
Vehicle parts dealers and workshops in Kenya stock tyres, hydraulic jacks, lubricants, accessories and workshop tools — fast-moving lines that suit mixed-container imports.
In Kenya, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy automobile accessories & parts from us mainly for auto spare-parts dealers and tyre shops.
Who buys automobile accessories & parts: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Wholesale & retail distribution in Kenya
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Kenya buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Kenya, hardware stores and supermarkets buy automobile accessories & parts from us mainly for car accessories retailers and fleet operators.
Who buys automobile accessories & parts: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Auto spare-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Car accessories retailers · Fleet operators · E-commerce sellers.
Top 7 cities for automobile accessories & parts in Kenya
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of automobile accessories & parts. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Automobile Accessories & Parts in Nairobivia Mombasa · 1 day by SGR rail or 2 days by roadEast Africa's commercial hub, home to most Kenyan manufacturers, distributors and regional head offices.Wholesale & retail distributionAutomotive & workshops
- 02Automobile Accessories & Parts in Meruvia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadTea, miraa and dairy region on the slopes of Mount Kenya.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Automobile Accessories & Parts in Eldoretvia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadKenya's maize and wheat granary, with grain stores and millers.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 04Automobile Accessories & Parts in Machakosvia Mombasa · 1–2 days by roadFast-growing town near Nairobi with new housing and farming.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 05Automobile Accessories & Parts in Nyerivia Mombasa · 2 days by roadCoffee and dairy region of central Kenya.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 06Automobile Accessories & Parts in Kisumuvia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadLake Victoria port city near the western sugar belt.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 07Automobile Accessories & Parts in Mombasaport: MombasaKilindini harbour serves Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan; edible-oil refineries and cement plants operate nearby.Wholesale & retail distribution
Importing automobile accessories & parts into Kenya: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kenya — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Kenya working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +254 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Swahili; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | KenTrade single window and KRA iCMS |
| Tariff framework | East African Community (EAC) common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Automobile Accessories & Parts specifications for Kenya
Typical specification range for automobile accessories & parts; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Kenya's import requirements.
| Tyres | Passenger car, SUV, two-wheeler; tube and tubeless |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic jacks | 2 t to 50 t bottle and trolley jacks |
| Accessories | Seat covers, floor mats, fresheners, AV systems, screen guards |
All 7 automobile accessories & parts we supply in Kenya
Car Audio & Video Systems
Screen Guards & Window Covers
Car Fresheners
Body & Seat Covers
Hydraulic Jacks
Car Tyres
Bike Tyres
Standards: ECE R30, ECE R75, IS 15633, ASME PASE or the standard your project specifies. Regulated products need a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme.
Price, duties & landed cost in Kenya
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Kenyan shilling (KES) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Mombasa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Regulated products need a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Kenya
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.
