Africa
Packaging design & custom boxes for Kenya brands
Yes: we design packaging for brands in Kenya and make it in our own factory in Pakistan, from MOQ 500. Packaging design and custom boxes for Kenyan brands, made in our own factory and shipped to Kenya. Boxes ship by air or sea, assembled or flat-packed, with export documents prepared.
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- MOQ 500
- Own factory
- Ships to Kenya by air & sea
Kenya at a glance
- Our experience
- 15+ years in packaging
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Label language
- English, Swahili
- Units
- Metric
- Labelling authority
- Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
- Air shipping
- Approx. 7–12 days
- Sea shipping
- Approx. 30–50 days
Shipping times are approximate. Transit time after dispatch. Exact time and cost confirmed with your quote.
Packaging design
Packaging for Kenya
Kenyan brands in tea, coffee, macadamia, skincare and crafts export widely, and Nairobi has a growing D2C scene. We design packaging that tells the story of origin for export and works for local retail.
Designed for Kenya
Layouts planned for English and Swahili text and local labelling, with first concepts usually within 48 hours.
Made in our own factory
Rigid and printed boxes from 500 units, with a digital proof and 3D mockup before print.
Shipped to Kenya
By air for speed or by sea for volume, assembled or flat-packed.
Labelling and compliance
Labelling in Kenya
Product standards and labelling in Kenya are overseen by KEBS, and many products need a standardisation mark or import standards certification. Labels are commonly in English, with Swahili also used.
Last reviewed: 28 October 2026
- Labels commonly in English; Swahili also used.
- KEBS standards and marks for many products.
- Import conformity requirements for some goods.
Official sources
General information, not legal advice. Rules change and depend on your product. We lay out the text you supply; final regulatory review stays with you and your adviser.
Shipping
Shipping to Kenya
Air freight
Approx. 7–12 days by air
For launches and urgent stock. Delivered to your address, warehouse or 3PL.
Sea freight
Approx. 30–50 days by sea
For production volumes. Usually to a port, then onward by road.
Transit time after dispatch. Exact time and cost confirmed with your quote.
Ship flat, save space
Sea freight is the economical route for production volumes, and flat-packed collapsible boxes maximise what fits per container.
Delivery terms: agreed in your quote. Boxes are packed in export cartons, assembled or flat.
Ordering
Ordering from Kenya
- 01
Brief and quote
Send your product, quantity and where it will be sold in Kenya. We reply within 24 hours with questions, a recommended box and a fixed quote.
- 02
Design for the market
Concepts on 3D mockups, with space planned for English and Swahili text and the information required in Kenya.
- 03
Proof and approval
A digital proof with dieline, colours and copy, plus a 3D mockup. Nothing is printed until you approve.
- 04
Production and delivery
Made in our own factory, packed in export cartons and shipped to Kenya by air or sea, assembled or flat.
Checklist
Packaging checklist for Kenya
- Prepare mandatory label text in English and Swahili with your adviser.
- Show net quantity in metric units.
- Check product-specific rules with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).
- Consider mailer box or folding carton, popular with Kenya brands.
- Choose air for launches and urgent stock, sea for production volumes.
- Read our guide: Packaging for international markets: what changes and how to plan.
Popular packaging
Popular with Kenya brands
Mailer Box
Roll-end tuck-front mailer in corrugated board.
Folding Carton
Custom-structure paperboard cartons: crash-lock bottoms, sleeves with inserts, multi-packs.
Magnetic Closure Box
A hinged lid with a front flap that closes on hidden magnets.
Collapsible Rigid Box
Rigid box that ships flat.
Tuck End Box
Folding carton with tuck flaps at each end.
Lid & Base Box
Two-piece rigid box: a base and a separate lid that slides over it.
Design services
Industries
Industries we serve in Kenya
Guides
Guides for Kenya brands
Packaging for international markets: what changes and how to plan
How to adapt packaging for export: regulations, languages, units, culture, retail and shipping, and how to design one system for many markets.
Packaging design for startups: a practical launch guide
How startups can plan packaging on a budget: what to prioritise, how to brief, standard vs custom, minimum orders and how to scale later.
Custom vs stock packaging: costs, benefits and when to switch
How stock, semi-custom and fully custom packaging compare on cost, minimums, lead time and brand impact, and when it makes sense to move up.
FAQ
Questions from Kenya
- Do you design Kenyan tea and coffee packaging?
- Yes. We design bags, tins, boxes and gift sets for tea and coffee brands.
- Do products need KEBS marks?
- Many products need KEBS standards marks or import certification. Your adviser confirms requirements.
- Air or sea: which should I choose?
- Air for launches and urgent stock; sea for production volumes where the timeline allows. We quote both so you can compare.
- Can collapsible rigid boxes reduce my shipping cost?
- Yes. They ship flat, so many more fit in each carton, which cuts freight volume and storage. We compare assembled and flat options in your quote.
Packaging for your Kenya launch
Tell us what you are making and where it ships. We reply within 24 hours with a design route, a box recommendation and a quote.
- Quote reply within 24 hours
- First concepts in 48 hours