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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 5, 2026
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UK Names Top Kenyan Exports as Bilateral Trade Reaches Ksh360 Billion
The UK is one of Kenya's major trading partners and majorly consumes Kenya's agricultural produce, which significantly contributes to the stability of the shilling...
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Kenya's exports to the United Kingdom surged by 12 per cent in Q3 2025, primarily due to strong demand for tea, coffee, and horticultural products. This contributed to a record bilateral trade value of Ksh360 billion (£2.1 billion) between the two nations.
- Total bilateral trade between Kenya and the UK reached a record high of Ksh360 billion (£2.1 billion), maintained for a second consecutive quarter.
- Tea was Kenya’s top export, with coffee and horticultural products also showing significant growth, benefiting from the UK - Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement.
- The surge in exports follows the inaugural UK - Kenya Business Forum held in January, bringing together over 200 businesses to deepen commercial ties.
- UK Chargé d'Affaires Dr Ed Barnett stated that these record figures demonstrate the strength of the UK-Kenya economic partnership.
- Trade CS Lee Kinyanjui highlighted that this sustained export growth supports job creation and boosts foreign exchange earnings for Kenya.
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