We ship to buyers across Kenya, including Mombasa, Nairobi, Athi River EPZ, Industrial Area Nairobi and Nakuru. We ship LCL from 1 CBM or full containers and coordinate with your clearing agent at Mombasa. In Kenya it is a common choice for government hostel kitchens, school & college canteens and industrial canteens.
Idli Steamer rate in Kenya, 2026
The base model costs ₹42,000 ex-works (≈ KES 61,314) . Here is an estimate for one unit landed in Kenya by the cheapest shipping option:
| Cost element | KES | INR |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-works price | KES 61,314 | ₹42,000 |
| Export packing, haulage to JNPT, customs clearance | KES 22,277 | ₹15,260 |
| Ocean freight (LCL (shared container), 1.0 CBM) | KES 7,752 | ₹5,310 |
| Marine insurance | KES 502 | ₹344 |
| CIF Mombasa | KES 91,845 | ₹62,914 |
| Import duty (EAC Common External Tariff) | KES 9,184 | ₹6,291 |
| Other import levies | KES 4,133 | ₹2,831 |
| Import VAT / GST 16% | KES 16,826 | ₹11,526 |
| Destination clearance & local delivery | KES 8,399 | ₹5,753 |
| Estimated landed cost | KES 130,387 | ₹89,315 |
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.
Standard model and build
| Standard model | 6 trays × 30 idlis, SS 304, gas or steam |
|---|---|
| Material | SS 304 food grade; SS 316 option |
| HSN / HS code | 8419.81 |
| Packed volume / weight | 0.5 CBM · 60 kg (base model) |
| Power & fuel in Kenya | 240 V / 415 V, 50 Hz; LPG |
| Standards | KEBS PVoC certificate, county health |
Custom sizes and options
- Export builds for 60 Hz and 120/208–240 V supplies
- Flame-failure devices, piezo ignition and thermostats
- SS 304 or SS 316 body; 14 or 16 SWG tops
- Number of burners or tanks and their ratings
- Gas (LPG / PNG / natural gas), electric or induction versions
Who buys idli steamer in Kenya
Our idli steamer goes into these kinds of kitchens:
Shipping, customs and installation for Kenya
We pack in fumigated wooden crates, stuff the container at our factory or at Nhava Sheva, and ship to Mombasa (about 12–16 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.
What you get from the manufacturer
- Spares and serviceBurners, valves, castors and filters stocked; service by our team in India and partners abroad.
- Export readySeaworthy crating, HS-coded invoices, certificate of origin and documents for customs.
- Design to handoverLayout drawings, fabrication, delivery, installation, gas and exhaust commissioning, and AMC.
- Since 2004Founded by Mr Dilip Potnis, with 35+ years of commercial kitchen experience behind the designs.
FAQs: Idli Steamer in Kenya
What does a idli steamer cost delivered to Kenya?
The ex-works price is ₹42,000 (about KES 61,314). Shipped from Nhava Sheva to Mombasa with insurance, import duty, taxes and local delivery, one unit lands at roughly KES 130,387. Ordering several items together in one container cuts the freight per unit sharply.
How long does shipping to Kenya take?
Manufacturing takes 10–20 working days. Sea transit from Nhava Sheva (JNPT) to Mombasa is about 12–16 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 Kenya?
We ship the idli steamer under HS 8419.81. Our estimate for Kenya uses: EAC Common External Tariff; plus IDF 2.5% and RDL 2%. Import VAT/GST of 16% applies on top. Your customs broker confirms the final rate at clearance.
What are the payment terms?
Usually 30% advance and 70% against copy of the bill of lading, or an irrevocable letter of credit at sight.
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.
Do you have a dealer in Kenya?
We are appointing authorised dealers and distributors in Kenya. Until then we supply directly from the factory. If you sell kitchen equipment, see our distributor programme.