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February 9, 2026
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Kenya, Brazil to address growing trade imbalance

Kenya, Brazil to address growing trade imbalance

The economic relationship between Kenya and Brazil has long been characterised by a significant trade imbalance, with Brazil exporting far more to Kenya than Kenya exports to Brazil...

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Kenya and Brazil are actively working to address a significant trade imbalance, with Brazil currently exporting considerably more to Kenya than the reverse. Recent discussions and agreements aim to deepen economic ties and broaden trade, particularly focusing on agribusiness and joint production ventures.

  • In 2024, total trade between Kenya and Brazil reached $169.46 million (Sh22 billion), with Brazil's exports to Kenya at $168.26 million (Sh21.8 billion) and Kenya's exports to Brazil at just $1.2 million (Sh156 million).
  • The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), represented by Economic Diplomacy Chair Cynthia Nyawira, emphasized that solutions lie in joint production and structured skill exchange programs, especially in livestock and poultry.
  • The Kenya–Brazil Multisector Trade Mission brought together 26 Brazilian entrepreneurs and Kenyan counterparts, culminating in a cooperation framework signed by Keproba and ApexBrasil to promote two-way trade, investment, and market intelligence.

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