Why Kenya’s tea faces uncertainty amid Middle East crisis

Tea, Kenya’s top agricultural export, is particularly vulnerable to the current crisis. In 2024, Kenya exported approximately 13 million kilograms of tea to Iran, valued at Sh4.26 billion, according to the Tea Board of Kenya. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya's vital tea export sector faces significant uncertainty due to the escalating Middle East crisis, disrupting supply chains to key Gulf markets.

Kenya exported approximately 13 million kilograms of tea to Iran in 2024, valued at Sh4.26 billion.
Key markets for Kenyan tea include Pakistan, Egypt, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and Iran.
Disruptions along vital shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz and regional air corridors are increasing freight costs and transit times, impacting exporter competitiveness.

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