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    Kenya Hit Record High From Avocados As Covid-19 Boosts Exports

    Posted On 18 Jul 2020
    By : New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent
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    By Richard Adorsu-

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    NEW AFRICA BUSINESS NEWS (NABN) Accra, Ghana-  Kenyan avocado exports hit a record high in the first half of 2020 with more than 58,400 tonnes sold to 42 countries, thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic.

    Data from the Directorate of Horticulture and the Avocado Society of Kenya shows that sales almost topped the total quantity sold last year.

    According to Avocado Society of Kenya Chief Executive Ernest Muthomi, the country earned more than Sh8 billion from the exports.

    The Netherlands, a major fresh produce distribution hub in Europe remained the lead importer of Kenyan avocados with 16.3 million kilogrammes bought by June.

    Other top importers include Spain with 7.5 million kilogrammes, UAE (5.8 million kilogrammes), Russia (5.4 million kilogrammes), France (4.7 million kilogrammes) and Belgium (4.6 million kilogrammes).

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    Mr. Muthomi said there has been a growing demand for fruits during the pandemic where the avocado is being recommended for its high alkaline content.

    “The high export numbers can also be attributed to an increase in avocado acreage and quality of the fruit being produced by our farmers. We are excited by the prospects of rising demand for the fruit,” Mr. Muthomi said.

    He said the average price of a four-kilogramme pack of hass avocados is Sh350 and is expected to hit Sh450 as supply in other parts of the world declines.

    Mr. Gideon Gitonga, an avocado farmer, said while demand had declined early in the year, more buyers were calling in to buy from him.

    In the last six months, Kenya exported 45, 737 tonnes of avocado to the European market.

    Kenya is ranked among the fastest growing avocado exporters in the world having overtaken South Africa in production.

     

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    16 Comments

    1. Emilla July 18, 2020 at 3:53 am Reply

      Thank you for signing me to new Africa business news, newsletter. Great reporting. Emilla! Brussels Belgium

      • New Africa Business News, Staff Correspondent July 18, 2020 at 3:55 am Reply

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    2. Chilemba July 18, 2020 at 4:06 am Reply

      growing demand for avocado in the world is creating opportunity for Kenya and the world continent. Chilemba in Nairobi Kenya

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    3. Wamai July 18, 2020 at 4:12 am Reply

      Our governments in the Continent should take this great opportunity to grow more fruits, vegetables and of course avocado. Kampala Uganda. Wamai

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    4. Basara July 18, 2020 at 4:19 am Reply

      Our president is investing lot of money on agriculture. Good investments. Basara. Embu in Kenya

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    5. Lindelani July 18, 2020 at 4:26 am Reply

      Yes we in Africa have the best land for agriculture, time to invest more on agriculture and grow more. Use more and export more. Cape town South Africa. Lindelani

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    6. Ben July 18, 2020 at 4:31 am Reply

      Time to mechanics agriculture in our great continent. We have land and the best. Thank you for reporting. Lagos Nigeria. Ben

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    7. Nandi July 18, 2020 at 4:36 am Reply

      Our avocados from the Continent are one the best. Time to grow more and eat more and export more. Great reporting. Love new Africa news. Nandi in Lusaka Zambia

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    8. Ali July 18, 2020 at 4:42 am Reply

      I love your great reporting and covering the whole Continent. Regular reader and thank you. Ali in Algiers Algeria

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