Fresh Cherry Prices & Trade in Kenya — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Fresh Bing Cherry, Fresh Chelan Cherry, Fresh Lambert Cherry, Fresh Lapins Cherry, +3
Derived Products
Cherry Jam, Cherry Juice, Dried Cherry, Lattice Pie
HS Code
080929
Last Updated
2026-09-01
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-09-01.
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Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fresh Cherry in Kenya (HS Code 080929)
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| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25,171 | 50,880 USD |
| 2022 | 53,299 | 185,971 USD |
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Market
Fresh cherry in Kenya is primarily an import-supplied niche fruit market rather than a domestically anchored production market. UN Comtrade data (via the World Bank WITS portal) reports fresh-cherry trade flows into Kenya in 2024, with Turkey, South Africa, and Lebanon among the recorded exporting partners by value and quantity. Market access and border clearance for fresh cherries fall under Kenya’s plant health import controls administered by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). KEPHIS import rules emphasize the need for a valid plant import permit and a phytosanitary certificate, and consignments without correct documentation may be denied entry and destroyed or re-shipped.
Market RoleNet importer (small, import-supplied market)
Specification
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Overseas exporter dispatch → Kenya entry point declaration → KEPHIS inspection/verification → importer cold handling/distribution
Temperature
- Fresh cherries are highly perishable; quality retention depends on maintaining chilled handling and minimizing clearance and distribution delays (importer SOP dependent).
Freight IntensityLow
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFresh-cherry consignments can be refused entry if KEPHIS import authorization and required phytosanitary documentation are missing or non-compliant; KEPHIS indicates such consignments may be destroyed or re-shipped at the owner’s cost.Secure the KEPHIS Plant Import Permit before shipment, ensure the shipment is accompanied by the required phytosanitary certificate, and align documentation with KEPHIS permit conditions and any additional declarations.
Phytosanitary MediumBorder inspection outcomes can trigger delays or enforcement actions if pests/disease issues or non-conformities are detected during KEPHIS entry checks for imported plant products.Use pre-shipment inspection and exporter-side phytosanitary controls; ensure packaging and consignment condition support a clean inspection outcome and match permit requirements.
Logistics MediumAs a highly perishable fruit, fresh cherries face elevated commercial loss risk from cold-chain breaks and clearance/distribution delays, which can reduce saleable quality in Kenya’s import supply chain.Plan for rapid clearance, maintain continuous chilled handling from arrival through retail distribution, and use conservative shelf-life assumptions in pricing and inventory planning.
FAQ
Which documents are commonly required to import fresh cherries into Kenya?KEPHIS indicates that plant consignments entering Kenya should have a KEPHIS Plant Import Permit and be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the competent authority in the exporting country.
What is the consequence if fresh cherries arrive in Kenya without the correct KEPHIS import authorization or documents?KEPHIS states that consignments arriving without authority and correct accompanying documents are not allowed entry and may be destroyed or re-shipped at the owner’s cost.
Where can I see recent trade flows of fresh cherries shipped to Kenya?The World Bank WITS portal (sourced from UN Comtrade) publishes partner-level trade flow entries for “Cherries, fresh” shipped to Kenya, including 2024 exporter values and quantities.
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