Kenya plans to expand exports of horticultural products to China

Published 2021년 8월 11일

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Kenya is pursuing to expand its horticultural exports to China, as stated by Ojepat Okisegere, CEO of the Kenya Fresh Produce Alliance. The country aims to tap into China's large horticulture market to earn more revenue than the traditional European market. In 2020, Kenya's horticulture exports amounted to approximately US$1.36 billion. The country is looking to diversify its markets and reduce dependence on a single market by increasing exports to China, which currently includes frozen avocados and flowers. Kenya also plans to leverage its developed air and sea transportation to expand horticultural exports and increase output by using its suitable land for growing flowers, fruits, and vegetables.
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Ojepat Okisegere, CEO of the Kenya Fresh Produce Alliance (FPCK), stated on August 9 that Kenya is actively seeking to expand exports of horticultural products to China and increase industrial revenue. He said that China owns The huge horticulture market can bring higher income to Kenya’s horticulture industry than the traditional European market. According to the country’s Ministry of Agriculture data, Kenya’s horticulture exports in 2020 will total approximately US$1.36 billion. Ochisegre said that in order to reduce excessive dependence on the single market, the Kenyan horticultural industry is working hard to open up new markets such as China. At present, Kenya’s horticultural products exported to China include frozen avocados and flowers. Kenya hopes to make full use of the country’s and ...
Source: Ciie

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