Frozen Broccoli Supplier for Kenya — Bulk Wholesale from China

Maxport supplies bulk IQF frozen broccoli to Kenyan importers, hotels and restaurants (HORECA), catering operators and food processors. We ship from BRC-audited plants in China into the Port of Mombasa with full pre-shipment conformity documentation. Minimum order quantity is 12 metric tons.

1. Kenya Market Background

Frozen broccoli is listed among the frozen vegetable categories sought by Kenyan buyers on B2B platforms and is stocked by Nairobi retail such as Carrefour Kenya. It supports the HORECA/hotel channel where consistent portioning, prepped florets and year-round availability matter.

Important positioning — Kenya is a fresh-produce exporter. Kenya is a notable EXPORTER of fresh broccoli (alongside French beans, garden peas and carrots). Frozen broccoli imports therefore should NOT be framed as filling a production gap. We position frozen broccoli purely on convenience, off-season/year-round supply and food-service/processing use — ready-to-cook florets that reduce prep labor and waste for kitchens and caterers, available regardless of the fresh export crop’s season.

Note on data confidence: demand evidence here is indicative — based on retail presence and B2B buyer listings rather than customs-level import volumes — so we describe the opportunity qualitatively rather than quoting specific import tonnages.

2. Product Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Product	IQF broccoli florets (Brassica oleracea), blanched
Freezing method	Individually Quick Frozen (IQF), free-flowing
Floret size	20–40 mm / 30–50 mm; cuts to specification
Quality	Green, compact heads; low defect/yellowing; controlled stalk ratio
Packing	10 kg bulk cartons with liner, or retail bags (customizable); ISM retail labeling available
Storage / transport	-18°C or below throughout the cold chain
Shelf life	24 months from production (see 75% rule below)
MOQ	12 metric tons (one reefer container basis)

3. Certification & Compliance

Our plants operate under internationally recognized food-safety schemes including BRC and HACCP. For the Kenyan market we support:

• PVoC / Certificate of Conformity (CoC) — issued before shipment by a KEBS-appointed Pre-Export Verification of Conformity agent in China (e.g., SGS, Intertek). Processed plant products can typically use Route B (frequent-exporter registration) or Route C (certified quality-management system) subject to the agent’s assessment.
• KEPHIS Plant Import Permit (PIP) — the Kenyan importer obtains a phytosanitary import permit for plant produce; pesticide-residue limits apply.
• Import Standardization Mark (ISM) — stick-on label affixed to retail containers.
• Halal: although broccoli is plant-based, Halal certification can be provided for buyers targeting the coastal (Mombasa) and Muslim consumer segments via the Kenya Bureau of Halal Certification (KBHC). It is a market-driven, private certification — not a confirmed blanket legal import mandate.

4. Logistics & Cold Chain

Shipments enter through the Port of Mombasa, East Africa’s main deep-water port and the principal gateway for reefer/frozen cargo. Mombasa offers around 800 reefer plug points; inland cargo moves via the Standard Gauge Railway/Northern Corridor to the Inland Container Depot (ICD) Nairobi (about 300 reefer points). Mombasa also serves as a transit hub for landlocked Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, Burundi and DR Congo, enabling re-export across the East African Community.

We maintain -18°C integrity end to end. Because cold-chain capacity is a known regional constraint and demurrage on frozen containers can escalate quickly, we prioritize complete pre-arrival documentation to minimize clearance delays.

5. Import Regulation Snapshot

• KEBS — standards, PVoC/CoC scheme, ISM, contamination and labeling checks.
• KEPHIS — plant-health control and Plant Import Permit for plant produce.
• Port Health / NPHI — health clearance at the port of entry.
• KRA / KENTRADE / KPA — Import Declaration Form, TradeNet single-window processing, and port release.
• 75% shelf-life rule — imported food must have at least 75% of labeled shelf life remaining on arrival.
• Note: shipments dispatched from 9 Feb 2026 without a valid CoC face Destination Inspection on arrival. Labeling in English/Kiswahili with metric units, manufacture/expiry dates, storage instructions and country of origin.

6. Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Kenya exports fresh broccoli — why import frozen?
Correct — Kenya is a fresh-broccoli exporter, so frozen imports are not about filling a production gap. Frozen broccoli serves convenience, off-season/year-round supply and food-service/processing needs: ready-to-cook florets that cut prep labor and waste for kitchens and caterers.

Q: Which certification route applies to frozen broccoli?
As a processed plant product, Route B or Route C is typically available (unlike animal/fishery products, which are restricted to Route A). A KEPHIS Plant Import Permit is also required.

Q: Can you cut florets to our specification?
Yes. We supply florets in specified size ranges with controlled stalk ratio, in bulk or retail packing, with ISM labeling on request.

Q: What is your MOQ?
12 metric tons, roughly one reefer container.

7. Request a Quote

Ready to add frozen broccoli to your Kenyan food-service or retail range? Contact Maxport for current pricing, floret specifications, and a documentation checklist covering PVoC/CoC, KEPHIS permits and ISM labeling. We ship to Mombasa with onward options to Nairobi and the wider East African market.