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Tafric request data as of November 3, 2026
What do Kenyan buyers import from Türkiye? On Tafric, buyers in Kenya posted 111 sourcing requests in October 2026 (58 in September). The largest groups were clothing (23 requests), medical and healthcare products (21) and heating, cooling and ventilation (15, almost all cooling systems), followed by furniture (14) and machinery (7). Kenyan buyers also sent 20 messages directly to Turkish sellers from product pages.
This guide explains what Kenyan importers ask for, which Turkish product groups fit, the import steps to check and how to reach Turkish manufacturers. Tafric's data starts in August 2026, so read the numbers as a recent snapshot, not a long-term trend. Kenya ranked 8th of 35 African countries in October, ahead of Tanzania (63) and Uganda (40); see the full October 2026 Africa buyer demand report.
Key facts
| Item | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Requests on Tafric, October 2026 | 111 (58 in September 2026) |
| Rank among African countries | 8th of 35 countries with requests in October |
| Top 5 categories (Oct 2026) | Clothing – Fashion 23 · Medical and Healthcare 21 · Heating – Cooling – Ventilation 15 · Furniture 14 · Machinery 7 |
| Product messages to Turkish sellers, Oct 2026 | 20 (furniture 6, clothing 5, medical 3) |
| Main port | Mombasa |
| Key import documents | KEBS PVoC certificate of conformity, Import Declaration Form (IDF), PPB approval for medical products |
| Typical sea transit from Türkiye | Often longer than to West Africa, as many services transship; check the routing with your forwarder |
What buyers in Kenya are asking for
**Clothing.** Requests covered ladies' dresses, tops, T-shirts, skirts and tights, men's trousers, shirts, jackets and suits, and children's clothing for ages 5 to 17. Modest clothing was a strong subgroup (12 of 23), and baby clothes from newborn to one year appeared in the baby products category (4 in baby and kids clothing). Kenya also had 5 home textile requests, such as hotel bedsheets, towels and duvets. See abayas and hijabs and baby and kids clothes.
**Medical and laboratory equipment.** Kenyan requests included high-value equipment: electrolyte analysers, automatic chemistry analysers, colour Doppler ultrasound and anaesthesia machines, alongside medical consumables (6), laboratory materials (6) and medical devices (5). See laboratory equipment and reagents and hospital beds and medical equipment.
**Cooling and cold chain.** 14 of the 15 cooling requests were for cooling systems: cold rooms and walk-in freezers, refrigerated containers for fresh produce such as tomatoes, fridges, chest freezers and equipment for an ice cream parlour. Read buying a cold room from Turkey.
**Furniture, machinery and packaging.** Home furniture (12) included dining sets and general furniture. Machinery requests included oil press machines for 3–5 tonnes a day (food processing machinery, 5), and packaging requests asked for 500 ml bottles and 5-litre jerrycans (plastic products, 5), plus labels and tags. See food processing machines and PET bottles and jerrycans. Smaller requests asked for deodorants, cheese and honey.
| Subcategory | Requests, Oct 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cooling Systems | 14 |
| Modest Clothing | 12 |
| Home Furniture | 12 |
| Clothing | 7 |
| Medical Consumables | 6 |
| Laboratory Materials and Equipment | 6 |
| Plastic Products | 5 |
| Food Processing Machinery | 5 |
| Medical Equipment and Devices | 5 |
| Baby and Kids Clothing | 4 |
These are the latest requests from buyers across Africa on Tafric:
Which Turkish products fit this market
Kenya's requests mix retail stock (clothing, home textiles) with equipment for clinics, labs, hotels and small processors. Both suit Türkiye, a manufacturing country where you usually buy from the factory itself. Many Turkish producers already supply European customers, so European-type standards and certificates are familiar to them, which matters when your goods need a PVoC certificate.
- **Clothing and modest wear:** Turkish garment makers handle mixed sizes and colours and private label, with minimum quantities you agree before production. - **Home textiles for hotels:** bedsheets, towels and duvets are a long-standing Turkish strength. - **Medical and laboratory equipment:** a wide range of devices and consumables; ask for the certificates and documentation needed for registration in Kenya. - **Cold rooms and processing machines:** cold rooms built to your product and temperature, oil presses and small processing lines, plus bottles and jerrycans for packing.
Turkish suppliers listing their products on Tafric:
Browse more in clothing, medical products, cooling and ventilation or all products. For the wider picture, read why buy from Turkey.
Import rules and logistics in brief
Goods covered by Kenya's PVoC (pre-export verification of conformity) programme need a KEBS certificate of conformity issued before shipment, and imports are declared with an Import Declaration Form (IDF). The list of covered products is wide, so check yours. Medical products fall under the Pharmacy and Poisons Board. Containers from Türkiye arrive at Mombasa; transit is often longer than to West Africa because many services transship, so check the routing with your forwarder. Confirm the rules for your HS code with your clearing agent before you pay.
The full steps are in import from Türkiye to Kenya: PVoC, the IDF and clearing through Mombasa, and costs in the Kenya import duty calculator (KRA). Freight options are covered in Türkiye–Africa container freight.
How to source from Türkiye with Tafric
1) Post a free request: product, quantity, specifications (for equipment: capacity, voltage, model) and delivery city. Posting is free. 2) Turkish manufacturers who make that product see your request and contact you directly with prices, photos and questions. 3) Compare them on the same basis, ask for samples and check the company before paying; see how to find and verify Turkish manufacturers.
If you already see a product you like, message the seller from the product page in products. To see what other buyers want, browse live requests.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kenya import from Turkey?
On Tafric, buyers in Kenya posted 111 requests in October 2026. The largest groups were clothing (23), medical and healthcare products (21), cooling systems (15 in heating, cooling and ventilation), furniture (14) and machinery (7).
Are Turkish products sold in Kenya?
Yes. Kenyan buyers on Tafric source clothing and modest wear, hotel bedsheets and towels, medical and laboratory equipment, cold rooms, furniture, oil press machines and plastic packaging from Turkish manufacturers.
How long does shipping from Turkey to Mombasa take?
Usually longer than to West Africa, because many services transship on the way. Ask your forwarder for the current routing and transit time before you confirm the order, and allow time for clearance at Mombasa.
Do Turkish goods need a PVoC certificate for Kenya?
Many do. Products covered by Kenya's PVoC programme need a KEBS certificate of conformity issued before shipment. Check whether your product is covered and which documents are needed with your clearing agent.
Can I import medical equipment from Turkey to Kenya?
Yes, Kenyan buyers on Tafric ask for analysers, ultrasound and anaesthesia machines and consumables. Medical products fall under the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, so confirm registration requirements before you order.
Is it free to post a request on Tafric?
Yes. Posting a sourcing request on Tafric is free. Turkish manufacturers who make the product see your request and contact you directly.