African exports to China jump to Sh512.5bn after tariff removal
 NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 16 – Exports from Africa to China rose 10.2 percent year-on-year to Sh512.5 billion ($39.66 billion) in the first seven months Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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African exports to China surged by 10.2 percent year-on-year to Sh512.5 billion ($39.66 billion) in the first seven months of 2025, driven by Beijing's removal of tariffs on various products. This policy has significantly boosted agricultural exports from several African nations, including Kenya.
- Kenya's macadamia exports to China are projected to reach 2,000 tons by year-end, with the first batch of 54 tons already shipped.
- Director-General for African Affairs Du Xiaohui of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the zero-tariff policy's impact on products like Kenyan avocados and Ethiopian Arabica coffee.
- Goods trade between China and Kenya increased by 11.9 percent in the first quarter of 2025 to 16.13 billion yuan ($2.24 billion), with Kenyan imports growing faster than Chinese exports.
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African Exports to China Rise to Sh512.5bn; Kenyan Meat Processor QMP Expands - September 2025
African exports to China increased by 10.2 percent year-on-year to Sh512.5 billion ($39.66 billion) in the first seven months of 2025. This surge was driven by Beijing's removal of tariffs on various products, which significantly boosted agricultural exports from several African nations, including Kenya. In parallel, Kenyan meat processor QMP has announced its expansion into Gulf countries and the Democratic Republic of Congo. A new wave of US investment into Kenya is also expected to create up to 1,000 jobs.
