Price of Shipping Containers in Kenya
The price of shipping containers in Kenya depends on factors such as size, condition and location. For instance, the price of a 40ft high cube container is higher than the price of 40ft low cube container. The price of a new container in Kenya is also different from the price of a used shipping container in Kenya.
It is also important to note that the price of shipping container in Kenya is constantly changing due to different factors that will be discussed in tour next article. The following is an estimate of the current market price for both 20ft and 40ft shipping containers in Kenya.
Price of used shipping containers in Kenya
- 20-foot (6m) Container
Price varies from Ksh180,000 to Ksh230,000
- 40-foot (12m) High Cube Containers
Price varies from Ksh360,000 to 420,000
- 40-foot (12m) Low Cube Container
Price varies from Ksh340,000 to 380,000
Price of new shipping containers in Kenya
- 20-foot (6m) Container
Price varies from Ksh400,000 to Ksh500,000
- 40-foot (12m) High Cube Containers
Price varies from Ksh800,000 to 900,000
- 40-foot (12m) Low Cube Container
Price varies from Ksh600,000 to 700,000
Conclusion
The price of shipping containers in Kenya is constantly changing due to factors such as supply of the 20ft and 40ft containers, taxation and government policies among others. When buying a shipping container, it is important to visit the supplier to verify whether they have a physical location. It is also important to check the container to ensure that it is in good condition and that there is value for money. New shipping containers are generally expensive and are mainly used by transporters. However, for shipping container fabrication, used shipping containers serve the purpose as well as they are in good condition.