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A Kenyan carton manufacturer on Mombasa Road, dedicated to quality, innovation and service excellence since 1996.
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Prime Cartons Limited · Nairobi, Kenya
Delivering Excellence in Packaging
Your packaging partner in excellence. We specialise in custom-made cartons tailored to your exact specifications — crafted from eco-friendly materials that ensure durability, sustainability and standout presentation for your brand.
Industries We Serve · Agriculture
Packaging for Agriculture
Ventilated, waxed and export-grade cartons that keep Kenya's harvest fresh from farm to market.
Industries We Serve · Manufacturing
Packaging for Manufacturing
Industrial-strength corrugated packaging that protects your goods on the line, in storage and in transit.
Industries We Serve · Logistics
Packaging for Logistics
Stackable, standardised cartons engineered for pallets, containers and cost-effective freight.
Industries We Serve · Retail
Packaging for Retail
Shelf-ready and branded cartons that make your products stand out in every store.
Industries We Serve · Food & Beverage
Packaging for Food & Beverage
Hygiene-safe, moisture-resistant packaging for bottlers, dairies, bakeries and food processors.
Industries We Serve · E-commerce
Packaging for E-commerce
Durable branded shipping boxes that deliver your promise to every customer's door.
30+Years of Experience
500+Active Clients
1M+Cartons Delivered / Month
100%Recyclable Materials
Everything Under One Roof
The Prime Cartons Advantage
From design to dispatch, discover everything that makes us Kenya's preferred corrugated packaging partner.
Our Products
RSC cartons, archive boxes, waxed cartons, water trays, SFK rolls, horticulture boxes and fully custom solutions.
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Horticulture, food & beverage, manufacturing, retail, logistics, pharmaceuticals and more across East Africa.
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Modern machinery, strict quality control, on-time delivery and competitive factory-direct pricing.
Read MoreSustainability Commitment
100% recyclable corrugated board, responsible sourcing and a waste-to-worth production philosophy.
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Bureau Veritas certified ISO 9001:2015 quality management with UKAS accreditation.
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Inside Our Factory
Cartons on the Production Line
Follow your cartons through our modern process line — from raw kraft rolls to finished, branded packaging ready for dispatch.
STEP 01Corrugating
High-strength kraft paper rolls are formed into durable corrugated board on our precision corrugator line.
STEP 02Printing
Flexographic presses print your brand in crisp, vibrant inks — up to five colours with consistent registration.
STEP 03Cutting, Finishing & Dispatch
Precision die-cutting, stitching and gluing, followed by careful stacking, strapping and on-time delivery.
Why Choose Us
Why Brands Across Kenya Choose Prime Cartons
Discover how our tailored cartons elevate your packaging with durability, eco-friendliness and customisable branding — designed to meet your specific needs, protect your products and make your brand stand out.
- Custom-made cartons to your exact specifications
- Eco-friendly, 100% recyclable materials
- Modern corrugating, printing & converting machinery
- Strict quality control at every production stage
- On-time delivery across Kenya & East Africa
- Competitive, factory-direct pricing
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Talk to our packaging engineers today and get a custom carton solution tailored to your exact specifications.
Quality Assurance & Certifications
Certified ISO 9001 Quality Management System
Prime Cartons Limited operates a Bureau Veritas certified, UKAS-accredited ISO 9001 quality management system — so every carton leaves our factory right first time.
About Prime Cartons
Your packaging partner in excellence — a Kenyan manufacturer of custom, eco-friendly corrugated cartons, headquartered on Mombasa Road, opposite JKIA Flyover, Nairobi.
Our Story
Company History
Prime Cartons Ltd is a private Limited company registered and domiciled in Nairobi, Kenya. The company was founded in 1996 in the industrial area along Falcon Road off Enterprise Road. In the year 2007 the company expanded its operation and it is now conveniently located along Mombasa Road opposite JKIA fly-over. For over 25 years, we have provided high-quality packaging products and services to our customers that ensure the safe storage, transportation and presentation of goods.
Our Purpose
Mission, Vision & Quality Policy
🔭 Vision Statement
To develop outstanding, superior, and consistent quality secondary packaging solutions that are:
- Competitive
- Safe, secure, and aesthetically pleasing
- Designed to exceed customer expectations
🎯 Mission Statement
To build long-term relationships with customers by providing exceptional services through:
- Innovation
- Advanced technology
"Get it right the first time"
Deliver services that meet client expectations.
Continual improvement
Quality benchmarks are dynamic; internal standards must constantly rise.
Customer focus
Consistently meet and exceed customer satisfaction.
Compliance
Adhere to all applicable standards and customer-specific requirements.
World-class ambition
Build a robust business through process excellence.
Open communication
Integrity in customer service
Fairness and concern for employees
Responsibility to the communities in which they operate
Profitability through ethical and quality-driven business culture
Quality Assurance
Certifications & Compliance
Our products and processes meet recognised Kenyan and international quality and environmental standards.
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Bureau Veritas certified, UKAS-accredited quality management system.
KEBS Compliant
Cartons manufactured to Kenya Bureau of Standards specifications.
100% Recyclable
Recycled-fibre sourcing and fully recyclable finished cartons.
NEMA Compliant
Environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.
Our Products
A comprehensive portfolio of corrugated cartons designed for maximum protection, optimal presentation and cost-effective logistics — all custom-made to your exact specifications.
Product Categories
Browse by Category
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RSC (Regular Slotted Cartons)
The industry-standard shipping carton — strong, stackable and fully customisable in size, flute and print for maximum protection and cost-effective logistics.
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Archive Boxes
Secure lidded boxes for documents and records, with write-on label panels, reinforced corners and easy-grip handling for offices and institutions.
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Waxed Cartons
Moisture-resistant waxed cartons engineered for meat, fish and wet produce — ideal for cold storage and export chains, keeping products fresh from pack to market.
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Ventilated Produce Boxes
Precision-ventilated trays and boxes that keep flowers, fruit and vegetables cool and fresh through the entire cold chain.
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SFK Rolls
High-quality self-adhesive kraft and liner rolls for converting, wrapping and protective packaging applications — available in multiple widths and grammages.
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Trays (Water Packaging)
Sturdy corrugated trays engineered for bottled-water lines and shrink-wrapped multi-packs — reliable on high-speed filling lines and in distribution.
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Custom Printed Cartons
Die-cut, printed and branded cartons in a wide range of sizes, shapes and finishes — engineered to your exact specifications so your brand stands out.
Enquire NowIndustries We Serve
From farm to factory to shelf — Prime Cartons powers packaging for Kenya's leading growers, manufacturers and retailers.
Packaging That Works
Built Around Your Industry
Every industry has unique packaging demands — moisture, stacking strength, hygiene, branding or export compliance. Our engineering team designs the right carton specification so your product arrives safely and sells beautifully.
We work hand-in-hand with horticulture exporters, food & beverage processors, manufacturers and logistics providers across Kenya and the wider East African region.
Discuss Your IndustryAgriculture & Horticulture
Ventilated, waxed and export-grade cartons for fruits, vegetables and cut flowers bound for local and international markets.
Food & Beverage
Hygiene-safe, moisture-resistant packaging for bottlers, bakeries, dairies and food processors.
Manufacturing
Industrial-strength cartons and SFK rolls that protect goods in transit, storage and assembly lines.
Retail & E-commerce
Branded shipping boxes and shelf-ready packaging that deliver your brand to the customer's door.
Logistics & Warehousing
Stackable, standardised cartons that optimise pallets, containers and freight costs.
Pharmaceuticals & Agri-Vet
Secure, tamper-evident corrugated packaging for sensitive health and veterinary products.
Sustainability
Eco-friendly packaging, responsibly manufactured. Our cartons are crafted from recyclable materials — ensuring durability today and a greener Kenya tomorrow.
Green by Design
Packaging That Gives Back to the Planet
Sustainability sits at the core of our operations. Every carton we produce is made from eco-friendly, recyclable corrugated board, and our production offcuts are collected and returned to the recycling loop — turning waste into worth.
By choosing Prime Cartons, our customers reduce their environmental footprint without compromising on strength, print quality or cost.
- Recycled & recyclable fibre sourcing
- Water-based, eco-friendly inks
- Zero-landfill trim recycling programme
Recyclable Materials
100% recyclable corrugated board in every product we manufacture.
Responsible Sourcing
Paper fibre from certified and post-consumer recycled sources.
Waste-to-Worth
Production offcuts are baled and recycled back into the paper loop.
Efficient Production
Modern machinery that minimises energy use and material waste.
"We believe great packaging should protect more than products — it should protect the planet. That's why every Prime carton is designed to be reused, recycled and reborn."— The Prime Cartons Sustainability Commitment
Contact Us
Our packaging team is ready to help — call, email, WhatsApp or visit our factory on Mombasa Road, opposite JKIA Flyover, Nairobi.
Visit Us
Mombasa Road,
Opposite JKIA Flyover,
Nairobi, Kenya
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm
Friday: 7:30am – 4:00pm