"Many exotics can be produced in Kenya year-round"

"Russia has become much more important for Kenya, since they started boycotting European products. That market still has much potential," says Monica N. Kamau from Kankam Exporters Ltd. The Kenyan company was founded in 2006. "We grow various products, including Hass and fuerte avocados. Besides, we supply mangoes and various exotic vegetables. Important buyers are Russia, Germany, Spain, Lebanon, the Netherlands, France and the Middle east.

Growth
Kankam has its own area of 20 hectares. "In addition, we get supply from several small growers, with a combined area of about 100 hectares. This increases annually,resulting in an increasing product supply. The harvested products are transported to packing facilities in reefer trucks. After they've been packed, they're transported to the harbour or airport. All of the transportation is refrigerated, to guarantee the freshness of the products."

Monica M. Kamau during Macfrut 2017

She indicates that the main competitors for Kenyan Avocado are Peru and Chile. "A difference with those markets is that they have larger cultivation companies. We naturally think Kenyan products have a better flavour, because of the good soil. A major advantage of Kenya is that we can produce many exotics year-round."

As of next season, Kankam will also export processed products. "We'll start with frozen pulp from mangoes and other exotics. This will give us wonderful growing options for the future."

For more information:
Monica M. Kamau
Kankam Exporters Ltd
P.O. Box 10463-00400
Nairobi-Kenya
Tel: +254774769475
info@kankamexporters.com
sales@kankamexporters.com
www.kankamexporters.com/kankamexporters