TiO2 supplier for Kenya
Kenya is East Africa's TiO2 distribution hub — Mombasa serves Kenya plus landlocked countries via the Northern Corridor.
Market context
Kenya consumes approximately 18,000 t TiO2 annually. Mombasa serves as the gateway port for East Africa, with additional volumes flowing inland to Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC eastern provinces, and South Sudan via the Northern Corridor road and rail network.
Buyer profile
Recommended SEMITI grades for Kenya
Cost-optimized sulfate-process rutile — 25% cheaper than chloride for non-critical applications.
Our flagship chloride-process rutile — high tinting strength and broad compatibility for coatings, plastics, and inks.
Universal coatings-grade rutile — the global reference for waterborne and solventborne paints.
Logistics
Mombasa is the sole significant port. SGR (Standard Gauge Railway) connects Mombasa to Nairobi efficiently. Onward road transport to landlocked neighbors adds 3–10 days.
Regulations & import
EAC (East African Community) common external tariff 10%. VAT 16%. KEBS (Kenya Bureau of Standards) certification required for some end-use categories.
Payment terms
Common questions — Kenya
Can you handle delivery to Uganda or Rwanda from Mombasa?+
Request quote for delivery to Kenya
We respond within 24 hours UTC+8 with FOB / CIF / DDP terms specific to your destination port.