Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up - April 2026

Kenya's tea exports face significant disruptions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with approximately 8 million kilograms of tea held up in Mombasa warehouses, causing substantial weekly financial losses. Standard Chartered Bank has relaunched its China-Kenya trade corridor solution to empower local SMEs engaged in Sino-Africa trade. Meanwhile, Dubai's tourism industry is experiencing a severe downturn with visitor numbers plummeting as local businesses struggle due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

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Kenya tea exports hit by Iran conflict as stocks pile up

Kenya's tea exports are facing significant disruptions due to the conflict in the Middle East, with approximately 8 million kilograms of tea currently held up in Mombasa warehouses. This situation is leading to substantial weekly financial losses.