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.