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APIs shipped to Kenya

Buyers in Kenya can order any of the 385 products in our APIs division. In Kenya the strongest demand is from generic pharmaceutical formulation, agrochemicals and floriculture inputs and paints and coatings. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Athi River. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

Kenya Sample products

385products in this division

12–18 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying APIs to Kenya

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 12–18 days to Mombasa and Lamu. Air cargo to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) takes 3–5 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are IP, BP, USP and Ph. Eur..

Grades in this division

IPBPUSPPh. Eur.JP (on request)In-house / manufacturer specificationMicronised / particle-size specified

Pharma compliance in Kenya

Authority	Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB)
Seaports	Mombasa, Lamu
Airports	Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Many regulated goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme, issued before shipment, so check your HS codes early. Customs entries go through the KenTrade single window with an Import Declaration Form. APIs and medicinal products require a Pharmacy and Poisons Board registered importer and an import permit for each consignment. Precursor chemicals need narcotics-control permits. NEMA oversees environmental aspects. Hazardous cargo moves under IMDG or IATA rules with a full GHS SDS.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
12–18 daysOcean transit to Mombasa
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: NEMA / KEBS (PVoC standards).

Indicative total by sea: 19–35 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for Kenya

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
KEBS PVoC Certificate of Conformity where applicable
Import Declaration Form (IDF) via KenTrade
PPB import permit for APIs and medicinal products
Precursor chemical import permit where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in APIs

Antibiotic & Antibacterial APIs 60 Antiviral, Antifungal & Antiparasitic APIs 39 Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory APIs 28 CNS & Psychiatric APIs 61 Cardiovascular & Antihypertensive APIs 41 Antidiabetic, Hormone & Metabolic APIs 47 Respiratory & Antiallergic APIs 30 Gastrointestinal APIs 25 Oncology APIs 12 Vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs 42

A selection we ship to Kenya

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full APIs range

Ondansetron HCl

CAS: 103639-04-9
Formula: C₁₈H₂₄ClN₃O₃
MW: 365.9 g/mol

ZX-004203

Pantoprazole Sodium

CAS: 138786-67-1
Formula: C₁₆H₁₅F₂N₃NaO₄S
MW: 406.4 g/mol

ZX-004204

Rabeprazole Sodium

CAS: 117976-89-3
Formula: C₁₈H₂₁N₃O₃S
MW: 359.4 g/mol

ZX-004205

Racecadotril

CAS: 81110-73-8
Formula: C₂₁H₂₃NO₄S
MW: 385.5 g/mol

ZX-004206

Ranitidine

CAS: 66357-35-5
Formula: C₁₃H₂₂N₄O₃S
MW: 314.41 g/mol

ZX-004207

Simethicone

CAS: 9016-00-6
Formula: C₆H₁₈O₄Si₃
MW: 238.46 g/mol

ZX-004208

Sodium Picosulfate

CAS: 10040-45-6
Formula: C₁₈H₁₃NNa₂O₈S₂
MW: 481.4 g/mol

ZX-004209

Anastrozole

CAS: 120511-73-1
Formula: C₁₇H₁₉N₅
MW: 293.4 g/mol

ZX-004210

Bortezomib

CAS: 179324-69-7
Formula: C₁₉H₂₅BN₄O₄
MW: 384.2 g/mol

ZX-004211

Cyclophosphamide

CAS: 6055-19-2
Formula: C₇H₁₇Cl₂N₂O₃P
MW: 279.1 g/mol

ZX-004212

Erlotinib

CAS: 183321-74-6
Formula: C₂₂H₂₃N₃O₄
MW: 393.4 g/mol

ZX-004213

Gemcitabine HCl

CAS: 122111-03-9
Formula: C₉H₁₂ClF₂N₃O₄
MW: 299.66 g/mol

ZX-004214

Questions

APIs for Kenya

Do you ship APIs to Kenya?

Yes. We ship by sea to Mombasa and Lamu, by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a APIs shipment to Kenya?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Kenya take?

Allow 12–18 days for ocean transit or 3–5 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

What information should I include when requesting an API quotation?

State the molecule, required pharmacopoeia and edition, quantity, intended use and destination country. Mention any special needs such as micronised particle size, a specific polymorph or limits on residual solvents. If your regulator needs manufacturer documents, list them too, so we can confirm availability before pricing.

Can you supply small API samples for formulation trials?

Many APIs can be supplied in development quantities for pre-formulation and stability work. The available sample size depends on the manufacturer and on how the molecule is regulated. Share your project stage and the amount you need, and we will advise what can ship as a sample and what requires a full commercial order.

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