Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has dismissed reports suggesting a ban on the export of fresh avocados, terming them as misleading.
In a statement released on Monday, July 7, AFA Director General Bruno Linyiru addressed growing concerns within the horticulture industry over rumors of a proposed ban on fresh avocado exports.
"Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) note with great concern that misleading information is being circulated among the horticulture industry stakeholders and members of the public, that during the meeting a proposal to ban export of fresh Avocado was discussed, which is not true,” he said.
Linyiru noted that not only does Kenya have no plans to halt fresh avocado exports, it is actively pursuing strategies to boost its export volumes and expand market destinations.
"The Authority therefore confirms that Kenya shall not only continue to export fresh Avocado but is working towards enhancing fresh Avocado export volumes and destinations,” he added.
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Additionally, Linyiru said the authority is strengthening collaboration with county governments to increase production capacity at the farm level.
“We are also working in collaboration with Counties, to increase Avocado production at farm level, to ensure sufficient supply for both fresh export and Avocado oil production,” he further said.
Kenya, one of Africa's leading avocado exporters, has experienced significant growth in the global market in recent years.
According to AFA, Kenya is a leading producer of avocado in Africa and among the top six fresh avocado exporting countries globally.
In 2024, Kenya exported 119,801,078 metric tons of avocado valued at Ksh22.27 billion.
