Kenya Exports First Shipment of Avocados to India

Kenya has shipped its first batch of avocados to India as part of its efforts to extend its Asian market.

Kenya Airways (KQ) Cargo shipped the cargo today from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Local avocado farmers will benefit from additional market prospects as a result of the exports.

“Kenya exports the first consignment of avocado to India, opening up new markets for avocado farmers,” KQ announced on its LinkedIn page.

“We are glad that Kenya Airways Cargo is giving the required logistics support to ensure that Kenya is able to leverage on this new exciting opportunity for farmers, exporters, and fresh produce associations.”

Kakuzi, an agrofood processor, began shipping its first cargo of Hass type avocados to Shanghai, China, last year.

The export of fresh avocados to China comes after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya and Chinese Ambassador Zhou Pingjian signed two treaties in early January to facilitate bilateral commerce, including the sale of avocados and aquatic products from Kenya to China.