Kenya is planning to double its avocado export from Sh15 billion to Sh30 billion annually in the next five years following increasing demand of the country’s produce in the international market.
Ernest Muthomi, Chief Executive Officer at Avocado Society of Kenya (ASK), claims that Kenya is keen to expand its target markets globally after the country achieved its China market in June last year with the initial shipments taking place in July and August.
“We aim to ensure that the country earns Sh30 billion annually from avocado farming in the next five years. Currently, avocado production earns Kenya Sh15 billion annually,” said Muthomi.
Kenya’s exports of avocado to China hit Sh7 billion in three months to October 2022 exceeding the earnings that were realised in the first seven months of the year, highlighting the importance of the Chinese market to Kenyan farmers, according to the country’s Horticulture Directorate.
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Source: farmersreviewafrica.com