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March 11, 2026
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Perishable goods exporters count losses on Iran conflict

Perishable goods exporters count losses on Iran conflict

Kenyan meat exporters banking on peak Middle East demand during Ramadan face losses worth billions of shillings...

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Kenyan exporters of perishable goods are facing significant financial losses due to shipping route disruptions caused by the conflict between the US and Iran. Extended transit times are leading to quality degradation and mounting expenses for key agricultural and meat products.

  • Exporters are experiencing additional transit times of 10–20 days for shipments rerouted around the Red Sea.
  • Businesses like Sasini and the Kenya Meat Livestock Exporters Industry Council (KEMLEIC) are reporting substantial losses, with over 300 tonnes of meat stuck in storage and fears of losing up to 20% of the Middle East tea market.
  • Shipping lines are diverting vessels from the Suez Canal and Strait of Hormuz through the longer Cape of Good Hope route to avoid attacks.

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