Kenya's avocado exports are projected to see significant growth by 2026, with an estimated increase of 7.4 percent, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

• Production is forecasted to rise by 4.8 percent to 727,000 tonnes in 2026.
• The USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is optimistic due to increased acreage and improved quality controls.
• The sector is implementing stricter measures, including mandatory packhouse inspections and a ban on open trucks for transport, to ensure fruit maturity and quality standards following past disruptions.