Freight Rates India to East Africa | FCL Shipping & Transit Times
East Africa's imports from India in 2024 were about US$8.9B. Direct sailings like India → East Africa can be as low as 12–20 days. Get live prices, schedules and documents.
Total trade
US$8.9B
East Africa imports from India, 2024 (UN Comtrade/DGCIS)
Two-way trade
US$14.2B
Two-way trade 2024/25
Typical transit
12–20 days
Direct services ~12–18d; Transshipment up to ~20d.
Port throughput
1.4M TEU
Mombasa handles 1.4M+ TEU annually. East Africa's largest port. Dar es Salaam handles 0.9M+ TEU.
Trade Snapshot: India → East Africa
Updated: 2025-12-08
Top Commodities Traded (India → East Africa)
From DGCI&S / analysis briefs & sector reports
Pharmaceutical Products (HS-30)
Medicines, pharmaceutical products. Major export category. US$2.8B (2024).
Textiles & Apparel (HS-50-63)
Garments, fabrics, textile products. US$1.9B (2024).
Machinery & Equipment (HS-84)
Industrial machinery, equipment, vehicles. US$1.5B (2024).
Organic Chemicals (HS-29)
Chemical products, pharmaceutical intermediates. US$1.2B (2024).
Major Ports & Transit Benchmarks
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Origins (India):
Destinations (East Africa):
Carriers:
| Port Pair | Service | Transit | Cut-off (typ.) | Free Days | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nhava Sheva → Mombasa | Direct / T/S | 12–18 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 | |
| Mundra → Dar es Salaam | Direct / T/S | 14–20 days | VGM D-2 / CY D-1 | 14–21 |
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