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Underpads Bale Price in Kenya: What 100 Pads Cost and Why
Hunting for the underpads bale price Kenya suppliers will not print until you phone them? Here it is in the third sentence. A Sternmed bale of 100 pads costs KSh 8,000, is in stock in Nairobi and ships today.
Sternmed prices are firm. Market prices were read on the linked pages in October 2026 and can change.
This guide explains what a bale holds, how the bale price compares with packets, what the market charges and how pharmacies and wards turn a bale into savings or profit.
What is a bale of underpads?
A bale is the bulk pack and the underpads bale price Kenya suppliers quote should always say how many pads it holds. For Sternmed it holds 10 packets of 10 pads, which is 100 pads of 60 x 90 cm. The bale is wrapped so it travels and stores as one unit.
Some sellers use the word carton or case instead of bale. Ask how many packets and how many pads are inside, because bale sizes differ between brands. A bale of 8 packets is not the same as a bale of 10.
Underpads bale price Kenya table, October 2026
The table below gives the underpads bale price Kenya buyers pay at Sternmed and the closest market figures we could find with a source.
| Pack | Pads | Price | Per pad | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sternmed bale | 100 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 80 | Sternmed |
| Sternmed packet | 10 | KSh 800 | KSh 80 | Sternmed |
| Market bale, 10 packets of 10, size not stated | 100 | About KSh 6,900 | KSh 69 | market listing |
| Market packets, 60 x 90 cm stated | 10 | KSh 1,301 | KSh 130 | market listing |
| Marketplace packets, mixed sizes | 10 | KSh 1,000 to KSh 2,950 | KSh 100 to KSh 295 | marketplace listings |
The one market bale we found is sold at about KSh 690 a packet with no size stated. Sternmed is KSh 800 a packet with 60 x 90 cm printed on it. We are not the cheapest bale in Kenya and we do not claim to be.
Why the underpads bale price Kenya wide is not simply 10 packets
At Sternmed it is. KSh 800 times 10 is KSh 8,000. We keep the per pad price flat so that a family buying one packet pays the same per pad as a hospital buying a pallet.
Where the bale wins is delivery. One bale on one courier costs far less to move than ten packets on ten days. For buyers outside Nairobi, the bale is the cheaper way to buy even at the same per pad price.
For five bales or more, we quote delivery as one combined figure. Send the quantity and the town.
Who asks for the underpads bale price Kenya wide?
- Families caring for a bedridden patient, one bale a month.
- Hospitals and clinics, one bale a week per ward or more.
- Nursing homes and hospices.
- Pharmacies and chemists that sell packets over the counter.
- Online sellers and dropshippers.
- NGOs and mission hospitals ordering for several sites.
Each of them pays the same underpads bale price Kenya wide. The difference is in how many bales sit on one quote.
Underpads bale price Kenya resellers pay and what they earn
A pharmacy buys a bale at KSh 8,000. It sells packets at the retail price of its area. Market listings in October 2026 show retail packets from KSh 1,000 to KSh 2,950, so most shops land between KSh 1,000 and KSh 1,500.
| Retail packet price | Sales from one bale | Bale cost | Gross margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSh 1,000 | KSh 10,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 2,000 |
| KSh 1,200 | KSh 12,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 4,000 |
| KSh 1,500 | KSh 15,000 | KSh 8,000 | KSh 7,000 |
Delivery to your shop sits on top of the bale cost. Our underpads distributor guide walks through a first order, a reorder rhythm and how to sell the pads online.
Underpads bale price Kenya hospitals budget for
A 20 bed medical ward with eight wet patients uses about five bales a month. A maternity unit with 100 births uses three to four. A small clinic uses one.
Put the figure in the budget as bales, not shillings. Twelve bales a month at KSh 8,000 is KSh 96,000. If the price moves, the bale count still tells the stores officer what to order.
Our hospital underpads guide has a specification sheet you can paste into a tender.
What moves the underpads bale price Kenya wide?
- Exchange rate. Pulp and film are imported, so the shilling against the dollar sets the landed cost.
- Pad size and thickness. A thin 45 x 70 cm pad costs less to make than a 60 x 90 cm pad with a full core.
- Packet count. Some bales hold 8 packets, some 10, some 12.
- Delivery. A listed price may or may not include transport to your town.
- Stock. A seller with pads on the shelf today charges for that certainty.
Line up the same size, the same count and the same delivery terms before you call one bale cheaper than another.
How to check a bale before you pay the underpads bale price Kenya sellers quote
Open one packet from the bale, count the pads and measure one. Hold the backing to the light and look for pinholes. Pour a cup of water on the centre and watch it soak in.
If the bale is wrapped, check the wrap is intact and dry. A bale that has sat in a damp store has a soft core before you even open it.
A good supplier swaps a failed bale without fuss. Standards for products sold in Kenya sit with the Kenya Bureau of Standards, so ask where the pads come from and how they are checked.
Storage for bales of underpads
A good underpads bale price Kenya buyers secure is wasted if the bale spoils in a damp store. Keep bales on a shelf or pallet, never on the floor and away from pipes, windows and the sluice. Write the date received on each bale and issue the oldest first.
A bale is about 40 cm wide and light enough for one person to carry. Ten bales fit on one standard shelving unit.
Underpads bale price Kenya wide compared with the packet route
| Way of buying 100 pads | Pad cost | Deliveries | Trips or fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Sternmed bale | KSh 8,000 | 1 | One delivery fee |
| Ten Sternmed packets over a month | KSh 8,000 | Up to 10 | Up to ten fees or trips |
| Ten retail packets from a chemist | KSh 10,000 to KSh 15,000 | Up to 10 | Ten trips |
The pad cost is the same at Sternmed either way. The saving sits in the delivery and in your time. A family that buys a bale once a month makes one call and one payment.
Underpads bale price Kenya NGOs and multi site clinics pay
An organisation ordering for several clinics sends one list with the bale count per site. We quote one figure with delivery to each town confirmed before dispatch. Each site signs for its own bales and the head office gets one invoice.
Ask for the quote to be held for three months so the budget line stays steady. We say yes where we can and tell you plainly where we cannot.
A worked example for a family
A father with a stroke needs three changes a day. That is 90 pads a month. The family buys one bale at KSh 8,000 on the first of the month and keeps the spare packet for the next.
Over a year that is 12 bales and KSh 96,000. Spread over 12 deliveries to the house, with payment on arrival each time. No trips to town with a sick parent at home.
Bale or packet: which should you buy?
If the patient will need pads for more than two weeks, buy the bale at the underpads bale price Kenya wide shown above. It saves trips and delivery costs. If the need is short, a packet or two is fine.
Pharmacies and wards always buy bales. Families with a long illness ahead usually move to a bale after the first month, once they see how fast packets go.
Delivery and payment at the underpads bale price Kenya wide
The underpads bale price Kenya customers see on this page is the pad price. Delivery is added as one confirmed figure, never as a surprise at the door.
Nairobi bales ship today and for other towns we confirm the delivery cost before dispatch and show it on the quote. Pay by M Pesa or cash on delivery. Invoices are available for hospitals that need one first.
Exports across Africa are arranged on request. We quote freight to your city with the bale count.
Underpads bale price Kenya: how to order today
- WhatsApp +254 799 526972 with what you need, the quantity and your town.
- Or email info@sternmedafrika.com with the same list.
- Or fill in the request a quote page and we reply the same working day.
- Confirm the written quote and the delivery cost.
- Pay by M Pesa or cash on delivery when the order arrives.
Retail and wholesale buyers get the same reply. The bale product page takes online orders if you prefer.
Questions buyers ask about underpads bale price Kenya
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How many bed pads do you need?
Prices: KSh 800 a packet of 10, KSh 8,000 a bale of 100. Delivery cost depends on your town.
What is the underpads bale price in Kenya?
A Sternmed bale of 10 packets, which is 100 pads of 60 x 90 cm, costs KSh 8,000. It is in stock in Nairobi and ships today.
How many pads are in a bale?
A Sternmed bale holds 10 packets of 10 pads, which is 100 pads. Other brands differ, so always ask.
Is the bale cheaper per pad than the packet?
At Sternmed the per pad price is the same, KSh 80. The bale saves on delivery because 100 pads travel as one unit.
Can a pharmacy make money on a bale?
Yes. A bale costs KSh 8,000 and ten retail packets at KSh 1,000 to KSh 1,500 bring in KSh 10,000 to KSh 15,000.
Is there a minimum number of bales?
No. One bale is welcome and so is a pallet.
Does the bale price include delivery?
Nairobi delivery is arranged on the day. For other towns we confirm the cost before dispatch and show it on the quote.
How do I pay for a bale?
M Pesa or cash on delivery. Hospitals can ask for an invoice with the quote.
How many bales does a ward use?
About a bale a week for a busy ward and a bale a month for a small clinic.
Order today
Ready to lock in the underpads bale price Kenya buyers ask us about every day? WhatsApp +254 799 526972 or email info@sternmedafrika.com and you will get a written reply the same working day.
This guide is by Sternmed Afrika, a medical consumables supplier in Nairobi. We sell retail and wholesale, deliver across Kenya and export across Africa on request.
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