Cargo for South Africa lands at Durban. Combine this unit with other equipment in one container to bring the freight per item down. The same service covers Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dube TradePort and Coega SEZ. It suits oil & gas camp kitchens and mining camp kitchens in South Africa.
Containerised Kitchen cost in South Africa
The base model costs ₹30,80,000 ex-works (≈ ZAR 616,000) package. Here is an estimate for one unit landed in South Africa by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | ZAR | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | ZAR 616,000 | ₹30,80,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | ZAR 26,080 | ₹1,30,400 |
| Ocean freight (1 × 40 ft container) | ZAR 35,400 | ₹1,77,000 |
| Marine insurance | ZAR 3,726 | ₹18,631 |
| CIF Durban | ZAR 681,206 | ₹34,06,031 |
| Import duty (SACU tariff (customs value is FOB)) | ZAR 0 | ₹0 |
| Import VAT / GST 15% | ZAR 102,181 | ₹5,10,905 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | ZAR 19,470 | ₹97,350 |
| Estimated landed cost | ZAR 802,857 | ₹40,14,285 |
Estimate based on rates as of October 2026. Duties and freight change often; your customs broker confirms the final figure. Use the landed cost calculator for multiple items.
What the standard model includes
| Standard model | 20 ft container fitted as a full kitchen |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8609.00 |
| Packed volume / weight | 33 CBM · 4500 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in South Africa | 230 V / 400 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health |
Sizes and options we build
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
Where the containerised kitchen is used in South Africa
Browse setups that include this equipment in South Africa:
Shipping, customs and installation for South Africa
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Durban (about 16–20 days). You receive the commercial invoice with HS codes, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin. Installation is done by your contractor using our drawings and video support, or by our technicians on a site visit for larger projects.
Why South Africa buyers work with us
- Own factoryBuilt at our MIDC Pawane, Navi Mumbai plant: you deal with the manufacturer, not a trader.
- SS 304 as standardFood-contact surfaces in SS 304, with SS 316 for coastal, marine and chemical environments.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
FAQs: Containerised Kitchen in South Africa
What does a containerised kitchen cost delivered to South Africa?
The ex-works price is ₹30,80,000 (about ZAR 616,000). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Durban with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly ZAR 802,857. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to South Africa take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Durban is about 16–20 days, plus customs clearance. We share the bill of lading, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin before the vessel arrives.
What HS code and import duty apply in South Africa?
We ship the containerised kitchen under HS 8609.00. Our estimate for South Africa uses: SACU tariff (customs value is FOB). Import VAT/GST of 15% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
Which standards does the equipment meet?
We design for SABS, NRCS for gas appliances, municipal health. Ask us which certificates are available for this model before ordering.
Do you have a dealer in South Africa?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in South Africa. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No fixed minimum. Small orders ship as LCL (shared container) from 1 CBM; above about 15 CBM a full 20 ft container is usually cheaper.