Exporting to Kenya
Road Rollers for Sale in Kenya
XCMG and SANY road rollers supplied direct from China to Kenyan contractors — verified specifications, transparent FOB pricing and full export support to Mombasa.
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Popular Road Roller Models in Kenya
These are the road rollers we quote most often for Kenya. Kenyan buyers plan around the PVoC inspection window, so we quote machines that can be inspected and certified in China without modification.
Road Roller XCMG XS223J Single Drum Road Roller
A 22-ton single-drum vibratory road roller with a 2,130 mm drum, 390/270 kN centrifugal force and Deutz 136 kW engine for highway, dam and earthwork compaction.
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Road Roller SANY SSR220C-10H Single Drum Road Roller
A 22-ton single-drum vibratory road roller with a 155 kW Shangchai engine and 420/300 kN centrifugal force for soil, gravel and highway compaction.
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How Road Rollers Clear Customs in Kenya
Kenya requires a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued under the KEBS Pre-Export Verification of Conformity programme before the goods are shipped. The CoC is consignment-specific — one certificate per shipment — and it cannot be issued once the goods have arrived. From 1 July 2025 a Certificate of Origin is additionally required alongside it, and from 3 August 2026 an Advance Cargo Declaration is required for containerised sea freight.
What the importer has to do
- 1 Import Declaration Form (IDF). Lodged by the importer and used as the basis of the customs entry.
- 2 PVoC application and inspection. Applied for at origin, with inspection and any testing against the applicable Kenya Standard carried out before loading.
- 3 Certificate of Conformity (CoC). Issued before shipment. One per consignment, and it cannot be obtained after arrival.
- 4 Certificate of Origin. Required in addition to the CoC since 1 July 2025 — the two travel together.
- 5 Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD). Required by the Kenya Revenue Authority for containerised sea freight from 3 August 2026. The ACD reference has to appear on the bill of lading. Air freight is outside the requirement.
- 6 Customs entry and release. Filed against the IDF and CoC at Mombasa or at an inland container depot for upcountry delivery.
Documents customs will ask for
- Import Declaration Form (IDF)
- Importer-side.
- Certificate of Conformity (CoC)
- PVoC outcome, issued before shipment, one per consignment.
- Certificate of Origin
- Additionally required alongside the CoC since 1 July 2025.
- Commercial invoice
- Prepared by us.
- Packing list
- Prepared by us, with dimensions and weights.
- Bill of lading
- Must carry the ACD reference for containerised sea freight from 3 August 2026.
Ports and transit
- Mombasa (Kilindini Harbour)
- The main gateway and the default landing point.
- Nairobi inland container depot
- Clears against the same entry and removes a road leg for upcountry and Nairobi-area projects.
Indicative transit from Chinese ports such as Shanghai, Lianyungang and Qingdao to Mombasa is commonly quoted in a 20–28 day band, depending on routing and transhipment. We quote the current schedule with your proforma invoice rather than treat any single figure as fixed.
What is driving equipment demand in Kenya
- Standard gauge railway operations and the feeder roads around its terminals
- Nairobi expressway, bypass and metropolitan corridor work
- County road and last-mile programmes under the national roads agencies
- Geothermal and wind energy civil works across the Rift Valley
- Port and inland container depot expansion around Mombasa and Nairobi
- Urban housing and estate development
Check before you commit
Import control rules in Kenya have changed repeatedly and on short notice. We publish the dates we can substantiate — CoC plus Certificate of Origin from 1 July 2025, and ACD for containerised sea freight from 3 August 2026 — but KEBS and the Kenya Revenue Authority issue operational notices that move these. The penalty for arriving without a CoC is commonly cited as a charge on CIF value plus a deposit plus the cost of testing, and we treat that as indicative. Confirm the current position with your clearing agent before every shipment.
Sources and review date
Reviewed 2026-10-18. This section describes the regulatory framework that applies to imports into Kenya. It is not a statement that any particular machine is approved, certified or exempt, and it is not a customs ruling. Import rules change frequently — confirm the current requirements with a licensed clearing agent or customs broker before you ship.
Cost Guide
Road Roller Prices for Kenya Buyers
| Model | Class | FOB Price (China) |
|---|---|---|
| XCMG XS223J | 22 t single-drum roller | Request current quote |
| SANY SSR220C-10H | 22 t single-drum roller | Request current quote |
FOB prices vary with drum configuration, vibration system and exchange rates. Request a quotation for a current price including freight to Mombasa.
What Makes Up the Landed Cost in Kenya
- FOB machine price, which moves with configuration and attachments
- Ocean freight to Mombasa, or the inland depot route if you clear upcountry
- Marine insurance
- PVoC inspection and Certificate of Conformity, plus the Certificate of Origin
- Import duty, VAT and levies assessed on entry
- Clearing and agency fees
Ask us for a quotation that shows each component clearly, so you can compare offers on the same basis.
Shipping Road Rollers to Mombasa
Rollers for Kenya land at Mombasa and move inland by road, or clear at an inland container depot when the project is upcountry. Most roller consignments travel on flat racks, or by RORO where the machine can be driven off — we confirm the method once we have the exact drum width and operating weight.
We clean and photograph each machine before it loads and send the loading plan for your sign-off.
Matching the Roller to Kenyan Compaction Work
Two single-drum models cover the core of Kenyan compaction work:
- XCMG XS223J single-drum roller — a 22-ton class machine for soil, gravel and rock-fill compaction on road projects.
- SANY SSR220C-10H single-drum roller — a 22-ton class vibratory roller for sub-base and base-course work.
Match drum width and the vibration system to your material and lift thickness. Kenya’s gravel-road programmes generally favour single-drum machines with strong centrifugal force; asphalt finishing calls for a double-drum roller in the paving train. Tell us your material type and target density and we will advise on drum configuration and vibration settings — the road roller types guide covers the differences.
What Kenyan Roller Buyers Ask Us First
- When does the Certificate of Conformity have to be in place? Before the vessel sails. The KEBS CoC is issued per consignment and cannot be obtained after arrival, so we start the PVoC application when the machine is allocated, not when it is ready to ship.
- Do I need a Certificate of Origin as well? Yes — required alongside the CoC since July 2025.
- Will my bill of lading need an ACD reference? For containerised sea freight, yes, from August 2026. We raise it at booking.
- Can I clear upcountry? Yes. An inland container depot clears against the same entry and removes a road leg. Tell us the county and we will advise which is cheaper for your site.
Where These Rollers End Up in Kenya
Rollers from this range are working on national and county gravel-road construction, sub-base compaction on highway upgrades, quarry haul-road maintenance, and estate and access-road development.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship a road roller from China to Kenya?
Road rollers are self-propelled and typically ship by RORO to Mombasa. Freight depends on the sailing schedule and current rates. Send us your target model and destination port, and we will include an up-to-date freight estimate with your quotation.
How long does shipping from China to Mombasa take?
Transit time from major Chinese ports to Mombasa typically ranges from 20 to 28 days depending on the sailing schedule and transshipment arrangements. We confirm the estimated arrival window with every quotation.
What documents do I need to import a road roller into Kenya?
Two documents travel together, and both have to be in place before the vessel sails: the KEBS Certificate of Conformity issued under the PVoC programme, which is issued per consignment and cannot be obtained after arrival, and a Certificate of Origin, which has been required alongside it since July 2025. You also lodge an Import Declaration Form, and containerised sea freight needs an Advance Cargo Declaration reference on the bill of lading. We prepare the commercial documents and issue the Chinese-side certificate of origin.
Which roller type is right for Kenyan road construction?
Single-drum vibratory rollers in the 20–22 t class are the most common choice for Kenyan gravel-road construction and sub-base compaction. Tell us whether you are compacting soil, gravel or asphalt, and we will recommend the right drum and vibration configuration.
Do you provide after-sales support for rollers delivered to Kenya?
Yes. We support Kenyan customers with parts coordination, technical documentation and remote assistance. Vibratory-system spares and drum tooling are the items worth stocking up front on county road programmes.
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