Quick answer
Who supplies kurtis in Kenya?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies kurtis, made by partner factories, to buyers in Kenya. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 300 pieces per design, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.
Why Kenya needs kurtis
Kenya is East Africa's main import gateway, with Mombasa clearing cargo for Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eastern DR Congo, and Nairobi's wholesale districts supplying shops across the region.
Kurtis have moved beyond South Asian communities: boutiques, diaspora stores and online sellers reorder fresh prints and cuts before every festival.
Wholesale & trading houses in Kenya
Wholesalers and trading houses in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics, selling on to shops and market traders across Kenya and neighbouring markets.
In Kenya, garment wholesalers and jobbers and import–export trading houses buy kurtis from us mainly for boutiques and multi-brand fashion stores and diaspora and ethnic-wear retailers.
Top 15 cities for kurtis in Kenya
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of kurtis. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Kurtis in Eldoretvia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 02Kurtis in Kisumuvia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 03Kurtis in Kerichovia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 04Kurtis in Meruvia Mombasa · 2–3 days by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 05Kurtis in Nyerivia Mombasa · 2 days by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 06Kurtis in Kitalevia Mombasa · 3 days by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 07Kurtis in Mombasaport: MombasaWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearRetail chains & stores
- 08Kurtis in Nakuruvia Mombasa · 2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesEthnic, festive & diaspora wear
- 09Kurtis in Lamuport: LamuWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearRetail chains & stores
- 10Kurtis in Machakosvia Mombasa · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading houses
- 11Kurtis in Nairobivia Mombasa · 1 day by SGR rail or 2 days by roadRetail chains & storesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading houses
- 12Kurtis in Thikavia Mombasa · 2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearRetail chains & stores
- 13Kurtis in Athi Rivervia Mombasa · 1–2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearRetail chains & stores
- 14Kurtis in Naivashavia Mombasa · 2 days by roadWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wear
- 15Kurtis in Malindivia Mombasa · 1 day by roadEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading houses
The garment market in Kenya
Kenya is East Africa's main import gateway, with Mombasa clearing cargo for Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eastern DR Congo, and Nairobi's wholesale districts supplying shops across the region.
Buyers here are importers in Nairobi and Mombasa supply wholesalers in Gikomba and Eastleigh and retail chains; school-uniform suppliers and workwear contractors buy ready-made lines.
What buyers in Kenya look for
Buyers want durable cotton T-shirts, jeans, school uniforms, kidswear, and hoodies; workwear sells to mining and construction firms.
Two rainy seasons and a mild climate allow year-round sales, with hoodies and jackets in cooler months. Demand peaks at back-to-school in January, May and August, plus Easter, Christmas and wedding seasons.
Import rules and labelling for Kenya
Imports are cleared through KRA's iCMS with an import declaration; some goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the pre-export verification programme. Confirm with a clearing agent.
Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Planning your kurtis order for Kenya
The calendar in Kenya sets the delivery window for kurtis. Two rainy seasons and a mild climate allow year-round sales, with hoodies and jackets in cooler months. Demand peaks at back-to-school in January, May and August, plus Easter, Christmas and wedding seasons. For kurtis specifically, orders for Eid, Diwali, Navratri and wedding seasons are placed 3–4 months early; casual cotton kurtis sell year-round, with summer lines peaking from January. Our lead time is 30–45 days including sampling; 20–25 days on repeat designs, plus sea transit of about 12–22 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.
Typical buyers of kurtis in Kenya include ethnic-wear boutiques in the UK, US and Gulf, online fashion marketplaces, wholesalers supplying festive stock and retail chains with a South Asian customer base. Around Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, they usually order 300 pieces per design with up to 4 colours; 1,200–1,500 pieces per container order for mixed designs is common and reorder the styles that sell through, so we keep fabric, size ratios and labels on file for repeat shipments.
Fabric, fit and colour choices for Kenya
Because the climate in Kenya is hot, breathable fabrics move fastest. For kurtis we recommend Cotton cambric and voile 90–120 GSM, with cotton-linen and slub cotton as a value alternative, and we keep the heavier options for the cooler months only.
Sizes: S–XXL standard, 3XL–5XL plus-size, lengths 36–48 inches; free-size short tunics for boutiques. Colours: Wide solid and print palettes with 4–6 colourways per design; festive palettes for Eid, Diwali and wedding seasons.
Kurtis made in bulk to your colour, size and design for Kenya
You are not limited to stock designs. We make kurtis in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Kenya market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.
How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.
- Colour: Wide solid and print palettes with 4–6 colourways per design; festive palettes for Eid, Diwali and wedding seasons.
- Size: S–XXL standard, 3XL–5XL plus-size, lengths 36–48 inches; free-size short tunics for boutiques.
- Design and branding: own prints and embroidery designs, matching dupattas and bottoms, custom neck and sleeve patterns and private-label packaging and hang tags.
About our kurtis for Kenya
The kurti has moved well beyond South Asian communities. Women in Africa, the Gulf, Europe and North America now buy kurtis as relaxed tunics, and retailers add them for the comfort and print. We work with units in Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata and Surat that print, embroider and stitch under one roof, which keeps the timeline short.
Design cycles are quick: a design that sells can be repeated within three weeks. We photograph every sample on a model and send size charts and fabric details so your buyers or online listings are ready before the goods arrive.
Buyer's checklist for ordering kurtis for Kenya
- Choose design count and colourways per design
- Approve print and embroidery on a sample
- Confirm length, sleeve and slit specifications
- Set the size curve and plus-size share
- Plan seasonal ordering dates for festivals
- Decide on matching bottoms and dupattas
- Check the import and labelling rules for Kenya: imports are cleared through KRA's iCMS with an import declaration; some goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the pre-export verification programme. Confirm with a clearing agent.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Mombasa) and the payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
How we ship kurtis to Kenya
Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Mombasa, about 12–22 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Kenya; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.
Folded in individual polybags with design and size stickers, 40–60 pieces per carton. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Hand wash or gentle machine wash cold, dry in shade, iron on reverse; embroidered pieces should be washed separately.
Documents supplied with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Minimum order and container
Minimum order
300 pieces per design
Half container
Available, mixed styles
Full container
Available, FCL
Typically 300 pieces per design with up to 4 colours; 1,200–1,500 pieces per container order for mixed designs is common.
You do not need a full container to order: a half container or an LCL shipment is possible, and several garment lines can share one container and one set of export documents.
Competitive export pricing
The best price on kurtis for buyers in Kenya
Hurain Garments Exporter provides competitive export prices for worldwide customers, below the average wholesale price, because we buy in volume directly from our partner factories. With 16+ years of experience, we are honored to export to 50+ countries and to cooperate with 10,000+ customers around the world. Are you looking for kurtis for your brand or wholesale business in Kenya? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Kurtis are made in small design runs from fabrics bought in volume, so a multi-design order is priced at wholesale, with print, embroidery, length and sleeve customized. Minimum order 300 pieces per design, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for Kenya are shipped as FCL or LCL with full export documents.
Factory-direct
Priced below the average wholesale rate
16+
Years of experience
50+
Countries we export to
10,000+
Customers worldwide
300 pieces per design
Minimum order, or half / full container
About us
Trusted Kurtis manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Kenya
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies kurtis to Kenya, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our kurtis are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in Kenya. Buying through us means one supplier for kurtis and for the other women's & ethnic wear you need, one inspection and one set of export documents.
16+
Years of experience
40+
Our team
10,000+
Happy customers
17
Garment product lines
50
Countries we supply
FCL · LCL
Container export, door-to-port
Our vision in Kenya
Our vision is to make sourcing kurtis simple and dependable for every buyer in Kenya: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in Kenya
Our mission is to supply kurtis at competitive prices, below the average wholesale price, through our partner factories and bulk buying, with transparent quotations, inspection before dispatch and reliable delivery to Kenya. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing kurtis into Kenya: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kenya — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Kenya working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +254 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Swahili; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Kenyan shilling (KES); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | KenTrade single window and KRA iCMS |
| Tariff framework | East African Community (EAC) common external tariff |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Kurtis range for Kenya
Types of kurtis available
- Straight-cut cotton kurtis
- A-line rayon kurtis
- Anarkali kurtis
- Embroidered festive kurtis
- Block-print Jaipur kurtis
- Kurti and palazzo sets
- Short tunics and tops
- Plus-size kurtis
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AATCC test methods, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Imports are cleared through KRA's iCMS with an import declaration; some goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the pre-export verification programme. Confirm with a clearing agent.
Price, duties & landed cost in Kenya
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Kenyan shilling (KES) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Mombasa |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT under the EAC Common External Tariff |
| Import conformity | Imports are cleared through KRA's iCMS with an import declaration; some goods need a Certificate of Conformity under the pre-export verification programme. Confirm with a clearing agent. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |




