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Kenya eyes US & EU markets for apparel exports

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  Kenya is an agriculture centric country. Tea and Horticulture are the major exports of Kenya. Whereas, the textile sector is quite neglected. That is why the government is planning for the betterment of its textile sector. Kenya import export data shows that the country's textiles exports were $18 thousand during the financial year 2021 while it came down to $682 in 2022.  There was a huge decline of 96% last year. Although, their textiles contributed to over9% share in Kenya’s overall exports. Kenya's textiles exports were limited to Rwanda, Tanzania and Burundi. The Kenyan government is targeting the United States and European market. The latest Kenya export data shows that over $548 million worth of clothing and textiles exports have been made during this fiscal year.  On the other hand, Kenya’s textiles imports recorded to be $2 million in fiscal year 2022. Compared to the previous year, there was an increase of 34%. Kenya import data shows that 80% of the countr...

Kenya, "A Million Dollar Flower Export Market"

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  Kenya's economy mostly depends upon its agricultural exports. Cut flowers are among the top agricultural produce. Kenya's flower export market is a very potential market. Kenya is among the top 5 flower exporters in the world. It ranks as the world's fourth largest flower exporter along with the Netherlands, Colombia and Ecuador. Floriculture is the major agricultural practice in Kenya. Due to advanced irrigation, ventilation systems, artificial lighting, refrigerated trucks and artificial lighting, Kenya’s flower exports rose over the years. Some of the most popular flower exports from Kenya are roses, lilies, delphinium, helianthus, limonium and decorative plants. As per the Kenya export data of 2022, Kenya cut flowers exports were around 1,95,000 tons. There was a dip in flower exports in 2022 as compared to 2,10,000 tons in 2021. Whereas in 2020, the flowers export revenue was around 590 million US Dollars. Cut Flowers are the second most exported products by Kenya. ...