Value of fruit exports surges 27pc on avocado boom

Avocado shipments soared, while bananas dominated in terms of value, and mango production remained consistent.

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The value of Kenya’s fruit exports increased by about 27 percent in 2024, mainly due to soaring avocado shipments and steady contributions from bananas and mangoes.

Traders exported fruits worth Sh41 billion in the period under review, according to data by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), marking a jump of Sh8.7 billion, compared to the Sh32.3 billion earned in 2023.

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