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Float Glass Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Kenya

Kenya is East Africa's commercial hub. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies float glass to Kenya — clear and tinted float glass for windows, facades and furniture.

Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES)
Main ports: Mombasa
Sea transit from Gujarat: 12–22 days
Import taxes: Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff
Our hours (local): 07:00–16:30 Kenya time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

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Quick answer

Who is a reliable float glass supplier and exporter for Kenya?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports float glass to buyers in Kenya, including Machakos, Nairobi, Athi River. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Mombasa with about 12–22 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Kenya needs float glass

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.

Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.

Construction & infrastructure in Kenya

Affordable-housing programmes, road projects and urban growth keep contractors buying plumbing, sanitary ware and finishing materials.

In Kenya, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy float glass from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.

Who buys float glass: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects

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 float glass from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.

Who buys float glass: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors

Cement & building materials plants in Kenya

Cement plants and grinding units in Kenya run bucket elevators, belt and chain conveyors in abrasive, dusty conditions, making conveyor spares, bearings and couplings a constant maintenance requirement.

In Kenya, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy float glass from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.

Who buys float glass: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants

Hospitality & real estate in Kenya

Hospitality developers in Kenya order finishing packages per room type (sanitary ware, fittings, tiles and kitchen equipment) to keep openings on schedule.

In Kenya, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy float glass from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.

Who buys float glass: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments

Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.

Top 11 cities for float glass in Kenya

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of float glass. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

Importing float glass 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	07:00–16:30 Kenya time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
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

Float Glass specifications for Kenya

Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Kenya's import requirements.

Glass	Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm
Wood panels	Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades
Insulation	Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards
Roofing	Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles

Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 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

Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.

How to order

How to import float glass into Kenya

01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

FAQ

Float Glass in Kenya — frequently asked questions

Do you export float glass to Kenya?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports float glass from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Kenya, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Kenya do you deliver float glass to?

We deliver anywhere in Kenya. The cities with the highest demand for float glass are Machakos, Nairobi, Athi River, Lamu, Meru, Mombasa, Eldoret, Nyeri, Kisumu, Malindi and Naivasha, because of their construction & infrastructure, wholesale & retail distribution, cement & building materials plants industries.

How long does delivery of float glass to Kenya take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Mombasa is about 12–22 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does float glass cost in Kenya?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the float glass you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Kenyan shilling. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to float glass in Kenya?

Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff. Regulated products need a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Kenya?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Kenya, so standard (MFN) duty applies to float glass. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine float glass with other products in one shipment to Kenya?

Yes. Float Glass can be consolidated with other civil construction materials and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Can I send a bill of quantities for a construction project?

Yes. Send your BOQ and we will quote all materials together and plan a consolidated shipment.

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