How do I buy used car parts from the UK and ship them to Kenya?
Send your parts list and destination to a UK supplier who inspects stock, agree the items and codes, then consolidate everything into one shipment rather than posting items separately. A commercial invoice and packing list clear customs, and duty is handled at the Kenya end.
- Main entry point: Mombasa
- Consolidating into one container is far cheaper per item
- Confirm engine and gearbox codes before anything ships
- Commercial invoice and packing list travel with the load
- Duty and clearance are set in Kenya, not the UK
Kenya is not just a market in itself — Mombasa is the entry point for a corridor that reaches Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan and eastern DRC. Volumes landing here often move on.
What sells in Kenya
Buying what the market actually wants is the whole game. In Kenya, demand concentrates on:
- Toyota dominates — Probox, Hiace, Land Cruiser, Corolla
- Nissan and Subaru
- Diesel engines and gearboxes
- Suspension, given road conditions inland
- Commercial and minibus parts
Ports and routing
Mombasa is the sole major container port, with inland distribution through Nairobi.
Right-hand drive is standard, which makes UK stock a natural fit — an advantage over left-hand-drive sourcing markets that buyers here are well aware of.
Clearance at Mombasa can be slow at busy periods. An agent who works the port daily is worth more than a marginally cheaper freight rate.
What we can supply
- Engines & gearboxes
- Body & panels
- Electrical & batteries
- Alloys & tyres
- Whole vehicles & vans
- Salvage & breaking
Getting a quote
Send your buying list and your destination city. We will tell you what we hold regularly, what has to be sourced to order, and what the whole load will cost delivered — not just the sea rate. If you are new to the route, start with how to set an export business up and our step-by-step export guide.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about buying, selling and shipping car parts with LJ Auto.
How much does it cost to ship car parts to Kenya?
It depends on volume far more than item count, because freight is priced by space. A shared container suits smaller orders and a full container is much cheaper per item once you can fill one. Send your parts list and destination city for a quote.
Which port do shipments to Kenya arrive at?
Mombasa is the sole major container port, with inland distribution through Nairobi.
Can you ship a whole salvage vehicle to Kenya?
Yes. We export whole salvage vehicles and vans as well as loose parts, and both can travel in the same container — usually the cheapest configuration per item.
What paperwork comes with the shipment?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, which is what your clearing agent presents at the Kenya end. Import duty and clearance procedures are set locally, so confirm them with your agent before the container sails.
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Send an enquiry or ask for the stock list
Tell us the part, the vehicle or the container you need — we’ll come back with availability, pricing and shipping to your country.