What Are the Exports Regulations for Avocados in Kenya?

Below are the approving entities during the export of avocado in Kenya:

1. Horticulture Crops Development Authority (HCD)
2. Agriculture & Food Authority (AFA)
3. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) - Entity that issues the phytosanitary certificate required. 
4. Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE)
5. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
6. Port Health Services Kenya

To comply with international requirements, in March 2022, the HCD increased the minimum solid content for export avocados from 20 and 21% for Fuerte and Hass varieties, respectively, to 24%. This new requirement aims to ensure Kenyan avocados competitiveness in the global export market.

- Preliminary registrations, licenses & certificates

Prior to registration with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), exporters of fresh produce are required to be registered with an Association.

Support Associations:

1. The Avocado Society of Kenya (ASOK) -  The association has started sensitizing farmers on the new avocado export regulations announced by the Horticulture Crops Directorate on March of 2022. 

2. The Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK)