Information for international buyers
What importers, distributors and retailers in Europe, the Middle East and Asia can expect when they source from Kadal Fresh.
Target markets, not a list of customers
The countries below are markets we are equipped and certified to offer to. They are not a list of existing customers. Market access is always checked by product and destination before we quote.
Named on our certificate. Our GLOBALG.A.P. certificate declares the European Union, Germany, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates as countries of destination for basil, tarragon, oregano, thyme, sage, chillies and avocados.
By air from Nairobi, by sea from Mombasa
Herbs and chillies fly from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Avocados travel by air or in reefer containers from the Port of Mombasa.
Seafreight ports for avocados from Mombasa
- Algeciras
- Fos sur Mer
- Genoa
- Felixstowe
- Rotterdam
- Mersin
- Jeddah
- Jebel Ali
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- China
United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France and Italy
Europe is the largest export market for Kenyan herbs, chillies and avocados, and Kenya is a leading year round source of fresh basil for European buyers. This is what buyers in these countries can expect from us.
What we offer
Basil and culinary herbs and chillies by air. Hass and Fuerte avocados by sea in season, or by air.
Food safety
Production follows GLOBALG.A.P. requirements. Residue analysis is carried out against the maximum residue levels of the destination market.
Paperwork
Phytosanitary certificate from KEPHIS where required, commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, and origin documents for preferential duty where they apply.
Where product lands
You choose the airport or port. Buyers in these countries commonly nominate gateways such as London, Amsterdam, Liege, Frankfurt, Paris and Milan by air, and Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg and Genoa by sea.
Some products, chillies in particular, can be subject to additional official controls on entry to the European Union. We check the rules in force for each consignment.
UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman
Gulf markets are a short flight from Nairobi, which suits herbs and chillies, and are reachable by sea for avocados.
What we offer
Herbs and chillies by air. Avocados by sea in reefer containers, or by air.
Formats
Wholesale cartons and retail formats, with labelling to your requirements, including private label.
Paperwork
Phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list, prepared to the importing country's rules.
Access is confirmed product by product
Plant health rules in Israel and in East and Southeast Asian markets are set for each product and each origin. A product that may enter one country may not be accepted by another.
If you buy for one of these markets, tell us the product and the country. We will check the import conditions that apply, including any import permit, treatment or protocol, and we will only quote once access is confirmed.
We do not have offices outside Kenya. All sales are handled by our export desk in Nairobi.
Four steps from enquiry to programme
Tell us what you need
Product and variety, destination, quantity per week or per shipment, packing format, shipment period, and any certification or documents your customer requires.
Receive a written offer
We confirm specification, volumes, price and delivery terms in writing, based on current availability.
Agree packing and labels
Wholesale cartons, retail formats or private label, labelled to the rules of your market.
Start shipping
A trial consignment or a weekly programme. We confirm the flight or vessel and the export documents for every consignment.
Ready to plan your supply programme?
Tell us the products, quantities and packing you need. We will reply with current availability and an offer.