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Originally published by Kenyanstop
February 15, 2026
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Kenyan Exports to China Set for Surge After President Xi’s Latest Decision
The directive by Xi Jinping will give Kenyan goods, including tea, coffee, avocados, flowers and titanium ore, duty-free access to one of the world’s largest markets in the world...
✨ Key Highlights
China is set to eliminate tariffs on imports from almost all African countries starting May 1, a move aimed at boosting trade relations and expanding an existing policy. This new directive will allow African goods to enter China duty-free, with the notable exception of Eswatini due to its diplomatic ties with Taiwan.
- President Xi Jinping announced the zero-tariff import duty, which will benefit nearly all African countries.
- The policy expands upon an existing arrangement that previously favored 33 African countries; Kenya, though having good relations with China, was not among them.
- Kenya is expected to significantly increase its exports, particularly agricultural produce like avocados (valued over Ksh 64 billion in 2025) and raw materials such as titanium ore (valued over Ksh 75 billion in 2024).
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