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Originally published by The Standard BusinessDecember 10, 2025
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Kenyan tea exports drop in September, TBK says
Kenyan tea weighing 48.8 million kgs was exported to 60 destinations in September 2025, reflecting a drop compared to 50,927,94 kgs in the same period last year...
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Kenyan tea exports experienced a significant drop in September 2025, with 48.8 million kgs exported compared to 50.9 million kgs in the same period last year, according to the Tea Board of Kenya (TBK).
- The variance of 2.1 million kgs was attributed to adverse weather conditions in the east and west regions of the rift.
- Pakistan was the largest buyer, importing 18.1 million kgs, followed by Egypt with 9.3 million kgs.
- TBK Chief Executive Officer Willy Mutai noted that local tea sales, while previously declining, are expected to increase due to the removal of VAT and zero-rating of packaging materials through the Finance Act, 2025.
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