Kenya lifts macadamia export ban

Published Dec 9, 2024

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The Kenyan government has temporarily lifted a ban on the export of raw macadamia nuts, allowing a 30-day window for the sale and export of surplus stocks. This decision was made after an assessment by the Agriculture and Food Authority revealed excess stockpiles held by licensed processors and exporters. Kenya is the third-largest exporter of macadamia nuts in the world, following South Africa and Australia. The government's decision aims to facilitate the clearance of surplus stock and support the macadamia industry.

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Nairobi, Kenya: The Kenyan government has temporarily lifted a ban on the export of raw macadamia nuts, allowing a 30-day window for the sale and export of surplus stocks. The decision, announced by Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Andrew Karanja, comes after an assessment by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) revealed excess stockpiles held by licensed processors and exporters. “The intervention will enable verified stocks being held by various exporters to be cleared for export,” Karanja said in a statement. Kenya is a significant player in the global macadamia market, ranking third ...

Source: East African Agri News