Export to Kenya
CNC Laser, Plasma & Welding Machines for Kenya — Shipped from India
Export documentation, installation and warranty support built around Kenya's ports, power supply and manufacturing sectors.
415 V 3-phase · 50 HzKES (Kenyan Shilling)Port of Mombasa
RA Machine is the CNC machine division of R.A. Auto Engineering Works, an engineering company in Kolkata, India, founded in 1989 and building machines since 2008. We make CNC laser and plasma cutting machines, MIG, TIG, MMA and submerged arc welding machines, and cobot and robotic welding systems, and supply them across India and abroad. We are GST registered, hold an Import Export Code for export, and have supplied Indian Railways since 2022 as a preferred vendor for certain safety-critical items. This page covers export details specific to Kenya: manufacturing sectors we serve, shipping terms, power compatibility and the machines we supply there. More about RA Machine
Machines ship by sea to Port of Mombasa; urgent spares and small consignments travel by air to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Quotations are issued in US dollars, the standard invoicing currency for Kenyan import transactions.
At a glance
- 415 V 3-phase
- Voltage
- 50 Hz
- Frequency
- KES (Kenyan Shilling)
- Currency
- Port of Mombasa
- Sea ports
- 8–10 weeks
- Lead time
Why India
Documented quality
A well-established Kenyan-Indian business and technical community across Nairobi's industrial sector gives Indian machinery suppliers a familiar and trusted starting point with Kenyan buyers.
Competitive pricing
Competitive Indian pricing relative to European brands suits Kenya's cost-conscious fabrication and construction sector.
Responsive support
Machines can be configured for Kenya's 415 V 3-phase supply, and established Indian Ocean shipping to Mombasa keeps delivery for regional infrastructure and government-linked projects predictable.
Logistics & trade ties
A 2.5-hour time difference from India supports convenient same-day scheduling for remote diagnostics and support.
Sectors
Kenya's demand for cutting and welding capacity concentrates in a handful of manufacturing sectors, most visibly around Nairobi Industrial Area and Athi River.
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- 1
Quotation
Share your material, thickness, bed size or welding requirement and we issue a formal quotation.
- 2
Production
Your machine is assembled, wired and run through factory acceptance checks at our works in India.
- 3
Inspection & freight
A live pre-shipment video inspection precedes export packing and sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia.
- 4
Installation
Remote, video-guided commissioning is followed by an on-site engineer visit for final alignment and checks.
- 5
Training
Operators are trained on safe operation, maintenance and the nesting or welding-program software.
- 6
Warranty & support
Core systems are covered from commissioning, backed by remote diagnostics and stocked wear spares.
Shipping & terms
Cutting and welding machine demand in Kenya
Kenya is East Africa's leading manufacturing and logistics hub, with Nairobi's Industrial Area and the Athi River corridor hosting a growing base of metal fabrication, construction materials and general engineering businesses that also serve neighbouring East African Community markets. Kenya's role as a regional gateway means demand for fiber laser cutting equipment reflects both domestic construction growth and cross-border fabrication and trade activity.
Kenyan fabricators have historically relied on older welding and cutting equipment, and rising construction and manufacturing activity under the country's industrialisation agenda has created clear opportunity for suppliers offering modern, reliable fiber laser, plasma and welding machines at accessible price points.
Shipping terms and logistics
Sea freight from Kolkata or Haldia to Mombasa is a direct Indian Ocean route with an indicative transit of 14–20 days. CIF delivery to Mombasa is available alongside standard FOB Kolkata or Delhi terms, with onward road transit to Nairobi and regional destinations. Standard export terms are FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF.
Warranty, spares and remote support
Machines carry a 12-month warranty on core systems, backed by remote diagnostic support typically within 4 working hours and stocked wear spares — nozzles, lenses, torch consumables, contact tips and drive rollers — for prompt air-freight dispatch to Kenya. Customised extended warranty available on request.
Export orders are quoted on FOB Kolkata or Delhi / CIF terms, with 70% advance with confirmed order, 30% before shipment.
Currency and regulatory notes
Quotations are issued in US dollars, the standard invoicing currency for Kenyan import transactions.
Kenya applies standard import duty under the East African Community common external tariff, with pre-shipment or destination conformity verification required for certain goods categories; we confirm the conformity documentation your machine category needs at the quotation stage, and buyers should confirm current PVoC (Pre-Export Verification of Conformity) requirements with their customs clearing agent.
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Other Africa markets
RA Machine also supplies and supports machines across Africa.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — exporting to Kenya
How do we request a quotation for delivery to Kenya?
Send your required cutting or welding specification through our enquiry form and we will issue a US-dollar quotation with FOB Kolkata or Delhi and CIF options to Mombasa, along with confirmed lead time.
What shipping terms and transit time apply to Kenya?
We ship FOB Kolkata or Delhi as standard with CIF available to Mombasa. Transit is indicatively 14 to 20 days on this direct Indian Ocean route, with onward road transit to Nairobi.
Will the machine run on Kenyan industrial power?
Our machines can be configured for 415 V 3-phase 50 Hz supply, the standard across Kenyan industrial facilities, so no additional transformer is required.
How is installation and operator training carried out?
We begin with remote video commissioning by our engineering team, followed by an on-site engineer visit for final calibration, safety checks and hands-on operator training.
What warranty and spares support do you provide?
Every machine carries a 12-month warranty on the laser or welding power source, drive and control system, with wear spares such as nozzles, lenses and torch consumables stocked for prompt dispatch to Nairobi.
What payment terms apply to Kenyan orders?
Standard terms are 30 percent advance with the purchase order and 70 percent against pre-shipment inspection video and shipping documents, settled by wire transfer in US dollars.
What is the typical lead time before shipment?
Production lead time is typically 6 to 8 weeks from confirmed order and specification, with an exact shipping date confirmed once the vessel is booked.
What is required for PVoC and customs clearance in Kenya?
We supply a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin, and confirm at quotation which conformity documents apply to your order; your customs clearing agent will confirm current PVoC requirements for your machine category.
Request an export quotation
Send your cutting or welding requirement and we will issue a formal quotation with FOB Kolkata and CIF options to your nearest port.
Thank you — your export enquiry has been sent.
Our export desk will get back to you about shipping to Kenya, usually within one working day.