How to Export Kenyan Avocados and Make Profit (Beginner’s Guide from Farm to Global Market)
How to Export Kenyan Avocados and Make Profit (Beginner’s Guide from Farm to Global Market) Kenya is one of the largest producers of avocados in Africa, yet many small farmers and traders never benefit fully from the global market. In places like Murang’a, Embu, and parts of Meru, avocados are sometimes sold locally for as little as KSh 10–20 per piece. Meanwhile, the same avocado is sold internationally for much higher prices, even as much as 10x-20x more. So how can you tap into this opportunity—even as a beginner? In this guide, I’ll show you step-by-step how to start exporting avocados from Kenya, even with small capital. Why Avocados? Avocados (especially Hass variety) are in high demand in: Europe Middle East China π Countries like UAE and Netherlands import large quantities from Kenya. Step 1: Source Avocados Locally You don’t need a farm to start. You can source from: Murang’a (Kandara, Maragua) Embu (Runyenjes) Meru (Timau, Maua) π Build relationships with farmers or bro...