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China's zero-tariff policy drives surge in Kenyan avocado and coffee exports | KBC Digital

Eric Biegon

Source: KBC Digital

Kenya is already seeing early benefits from China’s decision to grant zero-tariff market access to African nations, with exports of Kenyan avocados and unroasted green coffee to China rising sharply in the first months of the policy’s implementation.

Between May and August 2026, avocado export volumes to China surged by 63.22% compared to the same period in the previous year. Data presented during a visit by Chinese and Kenyan officials to Sunripe, a Kenyan avocado exporter in Naivasha, revealed that….

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Kenya looks to zero-tariff policy to expand exports

Kenya looks to zero-tariff policy to expand exports

Source: www.chinadaily.com.cn

Kenya is looking to China's zero-tariff treatment for eligible products to expand exports and attract investment in value-added production, as the country seeks to turn greater market access into manufacturing growth and jobs.

Lee Kinyanjui, cabinet secretary for investments, trade and industry, said the opportunity presented by the Chinese market comes as Kenya steps up efforts to expand agricultural processing, improve export certification and attract investment into manufacturing.

Speaking at the inaugural Africa Commerce and Industry Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, Kinyanjui said….

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