Kenya has successfully exported 54 tons of macadamia nuts to Hunan, China, marking the first batch this year as part of a government initiative to boost exports to the world’s second-largest economy. This initial shipment contributes to an expected total of 2,000 tons by the end of 2025.

• 54 tons of macadamia nuts were shipped to Hunan Province, the first such export from Africa to the region this year.
• Du Xiaohui, Director-General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of African Affairs, confirmed the arrival via a post on X.
• Total imports of Kenyan macadamia nuts to China are projected to reach 2,000 tons by the end of this year.
• Trade between China and Kenya grew 11.9 percent year-on-year in the first three months of this year, reaching 16.13 billion yuan (about USD 2.24 billion).