Empty Container Price in Kenya 2026: Complete Pricing Guide
An 'empty container' is a standard shipping container sold without modifications — just the steel structure, original doors, and plywood floor. Here's what you'll pay in 2026.
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What Does 'Empty Container' Mean?
An empty container is a shipping container sold in its original, unmodified form. It includes the corrugated steel walls, roof, floor frame, marine plywood flooring, original double doors with locking bars, and small ventilation grills.
Not included: delivery, modifications (windows, insulation, electrical), site preparation, or any fittings.
Empty containers are the starting point for storage, business use, or building projects. You can use them immediately for storage or modify them later.
Empty Container Prices in Kenya (2026)
New empty containers cost significantly more than used ones, but used containers still have 15–25 years of useful life remaining.
For most buyers, a used container in WWT (Wind and Watertight) or food grade condition provides the best balance of quality and value.
What Affects Empty Container Price?
Size: 40ft containers cost roughly double 20ft containers but give double the space — making them better value per square metre.
Condition Grade: As-Is (cheapest but no guarantee), WWT (weatherproof, recommended), Food Grade (safe for people, essential for homes/food business), Cargo Worthy (best condition).
New vs Used: New containers cost 30–50% more. For most uses, a quality used container is the better choice.
Market Supply: Container availability at Mombasa port fluctuates. Call us for today's pricing.
Additional Costs to Budget
Delivery is charged separately from the container price.
Within Nairobi: 20ft containers cost Kshs 15,000–35,000 to deliver; 40ft containers Kshs 25,000–55,000.
Modification costs if you plan to use the container for business or living: shop conversion Kshs 150,000–650,000; office conversion Kshs 300,000–800,000; home conversion Kshs 600,000–1,800,000+.
Empty Container Prices Kenya (2026)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an empty 20ft container in Kenya?+
A used 20ft WWT container costs Kshs 160,000–220,000. Food grade WWT containers are Kshs 180,000–250,000. New 20ft containers cost Kshs 350,000–450,000.
How much is an empty 40ft container in Kenya?+
A used 40ft High Cube WWT container costs Kshs 350,000–400,000. Food grade containers are Kshs 370,000–420,000. New 40ft containers cost Kshs 550,000–750,000.
Is delivery included in the price?+
No. Delivery is charged separately based on distance and container size. Within Nairobi: 20ft costs Kshs 15,000–35,000; 40ft costs Kshs 25,000–55,000.
Can I use an empty container immediately?+
Yes, for storage. Empty containers are weatherproof and secure straight away. For other uses (shops, homes, offices), you'll need modifications.
What is the cheapest empty container in Kenya?+
Modified 10ft containers (cut from 20ft units) start from Kshs 100,000. Used 20ft As-Is containers start from around Kshs 140,000. WWT containers start at Kshs 160,000.
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