Buyer Guide
How to Buy Flowers From Kenya
A step-by-step guide for international buyers — from choosing a flower through to documentation, air freight and destination handling.
If you're importing flowers from Kenya for the first time, the process is more structured than it might look from the outside — here's exactly what to expect, step by step.
Choose Your Flower
Start by browsing the catalogue by flower type — roses, carnations, Alstroemeria, Gypsophila and more — to see what's grown and exported from Kenya.
Choose a Variety
Many flower types are available in several named varieties, each with its own colour and characteristics. Variety pages list what's currently in the catalogue.
Specify Colour
Confirm the exact colour, or colour range, you need. Some flowers are available in a single tone; others span a wide colour spread within the same variety group.
Confirm Quantity
Decide on total volume — in stems, bunches or cartons — for your order. This affects both pricing and how the shipment is planned.
Define Quality Specifications
Specify stem length and, where relevant, bud size. These are graded consistently against export standards, so being specific here helps avoid mismatched expectations.
Confirm Packaging
Most flowers ship in standard export cartons, bunched to a set stem count per carton. Let us know if you need a different packaging arrangement.
Choose a Destination
Tell us the destination country and preferred arrival airport, so we can plan freight routing and confirm any destination-specific requirements.
Confirm Shipping Terms
Delivery terms (such as EXW, FCA, CPT, CIP or DAP) determine who arranges and pays for freight at each stage — confirm which applies to your order.
Receive Your Quotation
Once we have your specification, our export team checks current farm availability and sends a formal quotation covering product, packaging and delivery terms.
Confirm Your Order
Review the quotation and confirm the order. For recurring buyers, we can also discuss structuring future orders around a regular supply schedule.
Export Documentation
We prepare the commercial and phytosanitary documentation relevant to your shipment and destination ahead of dispatch.
Air Freight
Cartons move under cold chain conditions to Nairobi's airport and are consolidated for air freight to your destination market.
Destination Handling
On arrival, flowers move through customs and destination handling — the faster this happens, the more vase life is preserved for the buyer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order quantity?
Minimum order quantities vary by flower and variety and are confirmed at the point of quotation, based on current farm availability and packaging format.
Can I request specific varieties and colours?
Yes. Tell us the variety and colour you need when requesting a quote, and we'll confirm what's currently available to match your specification.
How long does flower transport take?
Transit time depends on the specific route, carrier and destination airport, and is confirmed for each shipment rather than fixed in advance — ask our export team about your specific route.
What information should I provide when ordering?
Flower and variety, colour, quantity, stem length, packaging preference, destination country and airport, and required delivery date. Providing this upfront speeds up quotation.
Can supermarkets and florists buy directly from Kenya?
Yes — we supply supermarkets, florists and other retail-facing buyers directly, alongside importers, wholesalers and distributors. See our Buyers We Serve page for details relevant to your business type.
See also our full export process and Kenya flower exporter overview.