A flat-knit factory in Turkey supplying wholesale knitwear programs to Kenyan importers, distributors and multi-brand buyers — FOB Mersin or CIF Mombasa, multi-style assortments, MOQ 250 per colour, per size, with PVoC, KEBS and KRA-ready documentation. Factory-direct, no trading agent in between.
A wholesale knitwear program from Turkey means you buy direct from a flat-knit factory — not a trading company, not a sourcing agent — on FOB or CIF Mombasa terms with full conformity documentation. Our factory (22 Shima Seiki and Stoll flat-knit machines in Gaziantep) produces multi-style sweater and knitwear assortments for Kenyan importers who need reliable, repeatable quality outside China, with the PVoC and KEBS documentation a Kenyan port clearance requires.
Let's be honest about the trade case for Kenya: there is no Turkey–Kenya FTA, and Turkish knitwear enters under the same East African Community Common External Tariff that Chinese goods pay. There is no tariff advantage over China. What Turkey offers Kenyan buyers is quality parity with Western suppliers, WHOLEGARMENT seamless capability, China+1 diversification, English as the working business language, and a premium product that complements — rather than undercuts — Kenya's own EPZ and AGOA garment sector. The honest numbers are below.
You buy direct from the production floor — no trading agent markup between you and the machines. FOB Mersin or CIF Mombasa with a complete commercial invoice, packing list and export documentation. Your clearing and forwarding agent at the Port of Mombasa, or ours, handles the inbound leg.
4–12 styles per program is our standard wholesale pattern. Crewnecks, cardigans, turtlenecks, vests — different gauges and fiber grades in a single order. One supplier, one shipment, one KRA customs entry.
250 pieces per colour, per size — the floor applies to every colour and size, not per style total. A 6-style run in 3 colours across 4 sizes is 6 × 3 × 4 × 250 = 18,000 units. Size ratios and grading to your target market, whether you sell into Nairobi retail or across the wider East African Community.
Repeat orders run faster — we hold your approved yarn standards and construction specs, and bulk re-runs drop the sample stage. Kenyan importers building seasonal programs get predictable lead times order-on-order.
Unit cost is what factories compete on. Landed cost is what hits your margin. A simplified comparison for a wholesale sweater program (1,000 pcs merino crewneck, CIF Mombasa):
| Cost Block | Turkey (1,000 pcs) | China (1,000 pcs) |
|---|---|---|
| FOB unit price (12gg merino crewneck) | ~$22–26 | ~$16–20 |
| Ocean freight to Mombasa (LCL) | ~$1,400–2,200 | ~$1,400–2,400 |
| EAC Common External Tariff (apparel ~25%) | ~$5,500–6,500 | ~$4,000–5,000 |
| Tariff advantage vs China | None — same EAC CET | — |
| Import VAT (16%) | applies to both | applies to both |
| Ocean transit time (FOB to Mombasa) | ~18–25 days | ~25–35 days |
| Estimated total landed (ex-clearing agent fee) | ~$35,000–40,000 | ~$26,000–33,000 |
Illustrative model. There is no Turkey–Kenya FTA, so Turkish and Chinese knitwear pay the same EAC Common External Tariff (~25% on most apparel) plus 16% VAT — Turkey has no duty advantage over China here. Turkey's unit price runs higher than China's; the case is quality, WHOLEGARMENT capability and supply-chain diversification, not landed cost. Confirm current EAC CET and VAT rates with your KRA-licensed clearing agent before placing orders.
For Kenyan wholesale importers and distributors planning seasonal programs:
Total new-style lead time: Plan 95–120 days from tech pack submission to the Port of Mombasa. Repeat programs (re-run of approved styles): 75–90 days. For a year-round retail program, submit core tech packs roughly 4 months ahead of your intended in-store date. Start with our how-to-order guide to map your calendar.
Our in-house flat-knit range covers the core of a wholesale sweater program:
Crewneck, V-neck, mock-neck, turtleneck — 3gg (chunky) to 12gg (fine). Merino, lambswool, cotton, cashmere-merino blend. The wholesale staple for Kenyan highland and cooler-season retail.
Button-front, open-front, longline, cropped — 5gg to 12gg. Intarsia stripe and jacquard options at no additional MOQ uplift (color count adds complexity, not MOQ).
Sleeveless knit vests (heritage and contemporary styling), knit midi and maxi dresses. WHOLEGARMENT seamless option on 5gg–12gg vests and dresses.
WHOLEGARMENT seamless merino baselayers, performance quarter-zips, outdoor knit mid-layers. OEKO-TEX certified yarns. For Kenyan outdoor, safari, highland and performance wholesale buyers.
250 pieces per colorway, per size. Multi-style programs (4–12 styles, 2–4 colorways each) are standard for our wholesale customers. No minimum on the number of styles per order — only the per-colour, per-size MOQ applies.
Yes — we quote FOB Mersin or FOB Istanbul with full export documentation, and CIF Mombasa for importers who prefer a delivered-to-port price. Most Kenyan importers work FOB with their own clearing and forwarding agent at the Port of Mombasa.
No. There is no Turkey–Kenya FTA. Turkish knitwear enters under the EAC Common External Tariff (~25% on most apparel) plus 16% VAT — and Chinese knitwear pays the same EAC CET, so there is no tariff advantage over China. Our case is quality, WHOLEGARMENT capability, China+1 diversification and English-language business. Confirm current rates with your KRA-licensed clearing agent.
First sample: 10–14 days. Bulk: 45–60 days from approved pre-production sample. Ocean Mersin to Mombasa (via Suez and the Indian Ocean): ~18–25 days. Total first-order-to-Mombasa: 95–120 days. Repeat programs: 75–90 days.
Yes — 4–12 styles across different gauges and fiber types routinely. Single commercial invoice and packing list, simplifying your KRA customs entry. Each style is sampled and approved individually before bulk is confirmed.
We arrange a PVoC Certificate of Conformity (CoC) under Kenya's Pre-Export Verification of Conformity programme — required by KEBS before goods leave Turkey — plus commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and fiber content certificates. Your importer registers the Import Declaration Form (IDF) with KRA ahead of arrival.
A style list, reference samples or a line sheet is enough to start. We respond within one business day with a capacity check, FOB or CIF Mombasa indicative pricing and a sample timeline — so you can run it against your current landed cost before committing anything.
Explore Our Knitwear Programs
OEM
Full private-label production for Kenyan brands — your designs, our flat-knit floor in Gaziantep.
View service →Merino
Fine-gauge merino cardigans for premium retail — soft-hand, OEKO-TEX yarn, full-fashioned.
View service →Cotton
Breathable cotton and cotton-blend knits — practical year-round weights for the East African climate.
View service →Turtleneck
Roll-neck and turtleneck programs across gauges — a staple for highland and cooler-season ranges.
View service →Chunky
Heavy-gauge 3gg–5gg statement knits — oversized silhouettes and bold textures for standout retail.
View service →Corporate
Branded corporate knitwear and uniform programs — logo intarsia, embroidery and consistent re-orders.
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Yes — we routinely handle programs covering 4–12 styles across multiple gauges and yarn types (merino, cashmere-blend, cotton, alpaca). All styles ship on a single commercial invoice and packing list, simplifying your KRA customs entry. Each style is sampled and approved individually before bulk is confirmed.
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, fiber content certificates and a Certificate of Conformity (CoC) issued under Kenya's Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) programme — required by KEBS before goods leave Turkey. Your importer registers the Import Declaration Form (IDF) with KRA. Care and fiber labels are applied in-house before export.