Gateway to Eastern and Central Africa
Kenya is ranked as the 5th largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa with a GDP in excess of US$ 89 billion, making it the ultimate trade and investment destination.
Why Choose Kenya for Trade?
World-Class Rankings
The World Economic Forum's country competitiveness report ranks Kenya 1st in Africa in:
- Quality of human capital
- Availability of research and innovation
- Business dynamism
Strategic Location
Kenya's strategic location makes it a regional trade hub with easy access to:
EAC Market
140 million people
COMESA Market
400 million people
World-Class Infrastructure
Major Ports
- Port of Mombasa
- Port of Lamu
- Strategic Indian Ocean location
International Airports
- Effective and efficient connectivity
- Global market access
- Easy shipping worldwide
Trade Partnerships
- EAC Membership
- COMESA Partnership
- AfCFTA Integration
Major Trading Partners
Regional Partners
Global Partners
Kenya's Major Exports
Leading Export Achievements
Kenya is the lead exporter of cut flowers to the European Union (EU) with a market share of over 35%. The EU is also the principal importer of Kenya's fresh produce (fresh fruits and vegetables).
Agricultural Products
- Tea
- Coffee
- Cut flowers
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Nuts
- Dairy products
- Honey
- Herbs and spices
Industrial Products
- Textiles and apparels
- Processed foods
- Plastics and rubber
- Paper and paper board
- Aluminum, iron & steel
- Cement
- Petroleum products
- Handcrafts
Natural Resources
- Fish and seafood
- Livestock and products
- Raw hide and skins
- Sisal and sisal products
- Pyrethrum extracts
- Precious stones
- Limestone, soda ash
- Fluorspar
Kenya's Major Imports
Machinery & Technology
Machinery and transportation equipment
Motor vehicles and spare parts
Electrical products
Iron and steel products
Raw Materials & Products
Petroleum products
Resins and plastics
Paper and paper products
Construction materials
Consumer Goods
Textiles and cosmetics
Leather products
Processed foods
Pharmaceuticals
Agricultural Inputs
Agricultural products
Fertilizer
Fish and fish products
Major Export Destinations
European Union
Primary market for flowers and fresh produce
United States
Major market for various exports
Middle East
Growing market for Kenyan products
Asia Region
Expanding market opportunities