Furniture Shipping Cost from Memphis, Tennessee to Nairobi

Shipping from the USA to Kenya costs vary widely, from around $30 for small, slow parcels (USPS) up to $200+ for fast couriers (FedEx/UPS), with air freight around $30-$50/kg and sea freight cheaper for large items, often priced by size (cubic feet/meter). Expect $15-$25 for 1-2 lb packages, $70-$120 for 5kg, and $100-$180+ for 20kg via sea, but always get quotes, considering speed, weight, dimensions, and potential customs duties.

Shipping a 20-foot container to Kenya typically costs $4,500–$7,900; 40-foot containers range from $6,800–$11,200 depending on origin. Average delivery to Mombasa or Nairobi ports takes 5–8 weeks, including ocean transit, customs clearance, and inland coordination.

Importing. If you wish to import any commodity into Kenya, you will have to enlist the services of a clearing agent who will process the import documentation through Kenya Customs electronically on the Integrated Customs Management System (iCMS) and clear the goods on behalf of the importers.