China Imports Set for Price Hike as Shipping Giant Introduces New Cargo Surcharge
Kenya imported approximately Ksh671 billion worth of goods from China in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), making China the biggest net importer in Kenya..
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Kenyan importers face significantly higher operational costs as Maersk increases shipping charges on cargo from China and Hong Kong to Kenya, effective June 15.
- An additional USD1,000 (Ksh130,000) surcharge will apply to every 20-foot container.
- The shipping giant, Maersk, is implementing these higher rates on non-spot bookings.
- This increase impacts Kenya, which relies heavily on imports from China, valued at approximately Ksh671 billion (USD4.3 billion) in 2025.
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