Will I see supplier names upfront?

No. Supplier identities are confidential until both sides agree to engage. This protects pricing, margins and your sourcing strategy.

How fast do I get quotes?

Typical response is 48–72 hours with 2–4 matched, project-matched suppliers for Kenya.

Do you cover small farms in Kenya?

Yes. We handle single-pond expansions through 5,000+ ton commercial projects across Kisumu and Lake Victoria basin, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Kilifi and the coastal belt.

Which regions in Kenya are the main production hubs for this equipment?

Most demand comes from Kisumu and Lake Victoria basin, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Kilifi and the coastal belt. We match suppliers who already ship, install and support systems in those areas, so lead times and spare-part logistics are realistic rather than theoretical.

Which species do buyers in Kenya usually stock?

Projects in Kenya typically run Nile tilapia, African catfish & marine shrimp. Species drives aeration load, water exchange, feed strategy and harvest handling, so tell us the species in your brief and quotes come back sized correctly.

How is equipment shipped into Kenya?

Consignments normally clear through Mombasa, Lamu. Quotes can be issued FOB, CIF or DAP so you can compare landed cost, duties and inland transport on the same basis.

Can you size a farm in Kenya before we buy equipment?

Yes. Use the free pond volume, stocking density and shrimp farm cost calculators to fix pond area, biomass and budget first, then send the outputs with your quote request so suppliers price the same specification.

What are typical lead times for shrimp farming equipment delivered to Kenya?

Stocked items such as paddlewheel aerators, blowers, pumps, feeders and liners are usually 2–4 weeks ex-works plus 3–6 weeks ocean transit to Mombasa, Lamu. Built-to-order RAS skids, drum filters, oxygen generators and processing lines run 8–16 weeks in production. Add 1–3 weeks for customs clearance and inland delivery to Kisumu and Lake Victoria basin, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Kilifi and the coastal belt.

How do I size vacuum and pumping equipment for a Kenya shrimp farm?

Sizing starts from pond volume and target biomass: fix total water volume, then set exchange or recirculation rate, harvest flow and solids load. Vacuum harvest pumps are specified by flow (m³/h), suction lift, hose diameter and solids handling, while aeration is sized in kW per hectare against peak biomass. Run the harvest vacuum, pond volume and stocking density calculators first so every supplier quotes the same duty point.

What documentation is required to import shrimp farming equipment into Kenya?

Standard import packs include the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, certificate of origin, HS classification and, where applicable, an import permit or licence. Machinery normally needs CE or equivalent conformity declarations, electrical ratings matched to local voltage and frequency, plus manuals and spare-part lists. Live animals, feed and biologicals require separate veterinary or sanitary certificates from the competent authority in Kenya.

What export documentation do shrimp producers in Kenya need for finished product?

Export consignments through Mombasa, Lamu typically require a health or sanitary certificate from the competent authority, farm registration details, HACCP and traceability records, certificate of origin and, for the EU/US/Japan, buyer-specific residue and antibiotic testing. Plan the cold-chain and processing specification around those requirements so the line is compliant from day one.

Who handles shipping, duties and installation into Kenya?

Quotes can be issued FOB, CIF or DAP Mombasa, Lamu. FOB leaves freight, insurance, duties and inland transport with you; CIF covers sea freight and insurance; DAP delivers to site. Duties and VAT remain the importer's responsibility. Installation and commissioning are quoted separately as supervision-only or full turnkey, and we flag which suppliers already have service coverage in Kisumu and Lake Victoria basin, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Kilifi and the coastal belt.

East Africa · Shrimp Vertical

Shrimp Farming Equipment & Suppliers in Kenya

FishMatch is the private sourcing concierge for shrimp producers in Kenya. We match buyers in Kisumu and Lake Victoria basin, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Kilifi and the coastal belt with verified global suppliers of Nile tilapia, African catfish & marine shrimp hatchery systems, RAS, aerators, biofloc kits, feed and processing — under full confidentiality.

Financing requests are submitted to independent third-party providers. Eligibility, terms and approval are decided solely by them; approval is not guaranteed.

Hatchery, nursery, grow-out and RAS equipment

Nile tilapia, African catfish & marine shrimp broodstock and PL sourcing partners

Biofloc, paddlewheel & aspirator aeration

Feed (starter, grower, finisher) & probiotics

Cold-chain, IQF and processing lines for export via Mombasa, Lamu

Financing requests to independent providers — leasing, trade finance, project debt

Confidential supplier matching

Active in East Africa

Financing partners project-matched

Why Kenya

Kenya is one of the global shrimp powerhouses, with production concentrated in Kisumu and Lake Victoria basin, Kirinyaga, Kiambu, Kilifi and the coastal belt and exports flowing through Mombasa, Lamu. Buyers face fragmented supplier markets, opaque pricing and language barriers — FishMatch removes all three.

What we source

Complete grow-out and hatchery turn-key projects, RAS and biofloc retrofits, aeration, water treatment, automatic feeders, oxygen generators, plus broodstock and post-larvae partners. We do not publish supplier names; matches are private to each request.

Financing layer

Every shrimp project on our desk can be paired with international financing: equipment leasing, ECA-backed buyer credit, trade finance (LC/SBLC) and working capital. Tickets importi definiti dal finanziatore. We are not a lender — we connect you with regulated partners.

Get Free Private Quotes

Talk to a shrimp specialist

1. What equipment do you need? *

2. Type of farm *

3. Project type *

4. Farm size / capacity

5. Budget range

6. Timeline

Smart questions

Fish farm project details

Lets suppliers scope tanks, cages, aeration, feeders and water treatment for your species and site.

Target species *

Farm type *

Target annual production *

Water source

Grid & road access

Documents that help us quote faster

Optional — you can email them after or bring them to the first call. Uploads are private and encrypted.

Site photos or coordinates
Water analysis (DO, pH, temperature, ammonia)
Existing licenses / aquaculture permits
Business plan or feasibility summary (if available)

7. Location *

8. Anything specific? (optional)

Aquaculture project details (optional)

Tell suppliers what they need to quote accurately

The more complete your aquaculture project details are, the faster suitable partners can understand your request and respond with realistic options. Leave anything you do not know yet blank — nothing here is required.

SpeciesSystem typeProject location (region / city)Production targetWater sourceLand or water area availableCurrent project stageStocking density (if known)Feed and feeding system needsAeration / oxygen needsPumps and water flow needsMonitoring / IoT / automationFiltration and water treatmentSuppliers already contacted (if any)Interested in an introduction to financing partners?UrgencySite statusPower supply at sitePermits and licencesEffluent / discharge requirementsWhat you want quotedPreferred delivery termsAfter-sales expectationsCertification or standards requiredYour role in the decisionBudget statusTarget market for the harvest

9. Describe your project (optional)

Not sure what to write? Answer a few quick questions and we'll draft the brief for you.

10. Your contact details *

Confidential matching · Supplier-paid model · No obligation · Human-assisted sourcing

Financing Disclaimer: FishMatch Group is not a lender, bank, financial institution, credit provider, investment advisor, or regulated financial services provider. Financing options, where available, are offered exclusively by independent third-party providers. Financing is not guaranteed. See Terms.

Size your harvest vacuum before you request quotes

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Shrimp Harvest Vacuum & Pump Sizing

Shrimp harvest vacuum (fish pump) systems are specified by live product throughput, the water carried with the product, hose diameter, lift height and the vacuum level the pump must hold without damaging the animals. Size the duty here, then request comparable quotes on the same spec.

Biomass per pond / harvest batch(kg)

Target harvest window(hours)

Shorter windows raise pump size and cooling/ice demand.

Water : product ratio(m³ water per t)

2–4 typical for vannamei; gentler handling needs more water.

Lift height (pond to grader)(m)

Horizontal hose run(m)

Design hose velocity(m/s)

1.5–2.0 m/s keeps shrimp intact; above 2.5 m/s raises damage.

Pump efficiency(%)

Required throughput

4 t/hr

12,000 kg in 3 h

Total pumped flow

16 m³/hr

12 m³/hr water + 4 m³/hr product

Hose / pipe diameter

56 mm

At 1.8 m/s design velocity — round up to the next standard size

Vacuum level required

0.51 bar

≈ 382 mmHg — static lift 4 m plus hose friction

Total dynamic head

7.2 m

Lift + hose friction + discharge allowance

Installed pump power

0.7 kW

Shaft 0.5 kW at 60% efficiency + 25% margin

RFQ from this spec Send via WhatsApp Send to Project Builder →Full calculator page →

Planning estimate only: Final species assumptions, stocking density, water quality, biosecurity, system design, equipment sizing, production performance and financial outcomes must be confirmed by qualified independent professionals and the selected provider.

Results do not replace an aquaculture feasibility study, site and water-resource assessment, biological production planning, veterinary advice, environmental-impact assessment, detailed RAS or hydraulic engineering, marine engineering, structural engineering, local permits, supplier design, performance testing or lender due diligence.

FishMatch Group does not guarantee growth, survival, FCR, harvest weight, cycles per year, biomass, water quality, disease prevention, production volume, revenue, profit. Outputs are not legal, financial, engineering, tax or veterinary advice. Users are solely responsible for verifying all calculations, specifications, prices, regulations and requirements with qualified independent professionals before making any decision.

Supplier and manufacturer listings are provided for research, transparency and discovery only. FishMatch Group does not provide automatic buyer-supplier introductions. Every aquaculture project request is reviewed manually by David / FishMatch Group, and supplier introductions are made only after internal approval.

FAQ

Import & export documentation checklist for Kenya

Work through this list before you place an equipment order or ship finished product through Mombasa, Lamu. Missing paperwork is the most common cause of demurrage, delayed commissioning and rejected consignments.

Importing equipment into Kenya

Commercial invoice and packing list matching the purchase order line by line
Bill of lading or air waybill with correct consignee and notify party
Certificate of origin and confirmed HS classification for each machine
Import permit or licence where the product category requires one
CE or equivalent conformity declaration, plus electrical rating matched to local voltage/frequency
Operating manuals, wiring diagrams and recommended spare-part list
Insurance certificate and agreed Incoterm (FOB / CIF / DAP)
Veterinary or sanitary certificate for live animals, feed and biologicals

Exporting shrimp product from Kenya

Health / sanitary certificate from the competent authority
Farm or establishment registration and approval number
HACCP plan and traceability records per production lot
Certificate of origin and any preferential-trade documentation
Residue and antibiotic test reports for EU / US / Japan buyers
Cold-chain temperature logs from harvest to container loading
Container stuffing report, seal numbers and phytosanitary annexes where required

Download the checklist (PDF)Send this checklist with a quote request Ask about documentation on WhatsApp

Indicative list for planning only — always confirm current requirements with your customs broker and the competent authority in Kenya.

Plan, size and source for Kenya

Kenya aquaculture suppliersFull sourcing guide: categories, logistics, documentation and lead times for Kenya.Shrimp farming equipmentAeration, liners, pumps, feeders, monitoring and harvest gear by capacity band.Shrimp farm cost calculatorEstimate CAPEX and per-cycle running cost before you request quotes.Pond volume calculatorSize ponds and water volume to specify aeration and pumping correctly.Stocking density calculatorMatch biomass targets to pond area, oxygen supply and exchange rate.Project financingEquipment, turnkey and expansion financing routes for qualified projects.

FishMatch Group is a private sourcing concierge, not a lender, bank or financial institution. Supplier identities are kept confidential. Financing is subject to third-party approval.

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Short answer

What is the fastest way to get quotes for Kenya?

Submit one structured request for Kenya. FishMatch Group translates it into a technical RFQ, runs a confidential sourcing round with project-matched international suppliers, and returns comparable quotations. No fee is charged to the buyer, and your identity and project details stay private until you choose to proceed.

How it works:: One structured request, human-reviewed before any supplier outreach
Typical turnaround:: Depends on scope and site data; no turnaround is guaranteed
Confidentiality:: Supplier names are never exposed during evaluation
Cost to buyers:: No fee charged to the buyer