Key points
- Specify flower type, colour, stem length and count.
- Confirm the packing and destination plant-health requirements.
- Plan clearance, collection and receiving care before dispatch.
By Zavora Fresh Exports · Nairobi, Kenya
Match the flower range to your customers
Zavora’s flower catalogue includes single head roses, spray roses, carnations, summer flowers and foliage. Single head and spray roses serve different bouquet needs; foliage and summer flowers need their own variety and count specifications.
Ask which varieties and colours are available for the proposed order date. Do not assume every pictured bloom is available in commercial quantities, or that unspecified substitutions will suit your customers. List acceptable alternatives explicitly.
Build your selection from the flower and produce catalogue and request current availability before finalising quantities.
Compare the same grade and box content
Stem length, head condition, straightness, leaf condition and defect tolerances should be part of the specification. Agree the stage of opening suitable for your market and expected receiving process rather than relying on an undefined premium grade.
Ask for stems per bunch, bunches per box and box dimensions. A lower box price may simply cover fewer stems. Mixed-variety boxes should include an itemised packing list so your team can reconcile the order on arrival.
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Ask how quality and packing are coordinated
The exporter should explain how flowers are graded, bunched, sleeved and protected against compression or movement. The pack must match the flower type and the journey; adding more stems is not an improvement if it damages heads or restricts the agreed handling plan.
Ask who checks the packed consignment and reports deviations before dispatch. Agree how labels identify products and lots for receiving checks and any later quality investigation.
Review Zavora’s flower grading, consolidation and packaging services when discussing your quality standard and assortment.
Check documents and the destination entry point
Confirm import requirements with the authority or clearing agent in the receiving country. KEPHIS is the Kenyan plant-health authority, but documentation must match the destination’s requirements for the particular flowers.
Europe is not one import system for every country, and requirements across Africa, Gulf markets and Asia also differ. Share the exact country and airport in the enquiry. A destination page is a place to start planning, not proof of a guaranteed route or approval.
Set up a first delivery and feedback routine
Before shipment, agree the written assortment, count, delivery point, payment terms and claims process. Arrange prompt collection and suitable storage, then reconcile the packed counts and inspect flower condition on receipt.
Use photographs and specific observations to discuss any differences. Subsequent orders can be adjusted for your buyers’ preferences, but neither a trial nor a sample establishes guaranteed future volumes or vase life.
Send your flower specification through the quote request with the destination airport and required arrival date.
Start your first shipment
Message us on WhatsApp or email our sourcing team. We will confirm availability, packing options and pricing for your market.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I ask Kenyan flower exporters to quote?
- Ask for flower varieties, colours, stem lengths, quality tolerances, stems per bunch, counts per box, packaging, destination airport and proposed arrival dates.
- Which flowers does Zavora list?
- The current flower catalogue includes single head roses, spray roses, carnations, summer flowers and foliage. Availability must be confirmed for the order.
- Are flower export documents the same for every market?
- No. Confirm the receiving country’s plant-health and import requirements for the exact flowers before procurement.
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Buying from Kenya for Africa, Europe, the Middle East or Asia? Start with the relevant regional guide, then confirm your country’s product eligibility, documents, airport handling and proposed routing. Regional guidance is not a guarantee of supply, direct flights or destination approval.
Sources and further checks
Import requirements can change. Verify current rules for your product and destination with the relevant authority and your clearing agent before ordering.