Kenya’s agricultural exports to China will begin entering the market duty-free starting May 1, 2026, opening major opportunities for Kenyan farmers and agribusinesses.
This was revealed by the Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe, after a meeting with Chinese Ambassador to Kenya Guo Haiyan.
He said the move will mark the implementation of trade agreements secured during President Willian Ruto state visit to China.
“The removal of tariffs means products such as tea, coffee, avocado, macadamia nuts, flowers and fresh horticultural produce will now enter the Chinese market of over 1.4B consumers at zero duty, significantly improving Kenya’s competitiveness.” He said
Ambassador Guo also said agricultural trade between the two countries continues to grow, noting that Kenya exported coffee and tea worth USD 24.46Million to China in 2025, while avocados and macadamia exports reached USD 19.9Million.
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CS Kagwe urged Kenyan exporters and investors to take advantage of the opportunity by increasing production and prioritizing value-added agricultural products instead of raw exports.
He also called for partnerships between Kenyan and Chinese companies to establish agro-processing industries locally, strengthen agricultural value chains and create jobs.
The CS further emphasized strict quality control, directing the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service to ensure all exports meet international and Chinese phytosanitary standards.
By Juma Ndigo
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