Kenya's flower exports now feel the heat of rising freight costs

Kenya’s flower industry, long celebrated as one of the country’s biggest export success stories, is staring at uncertainty as rising freight costs pile pressure on growers and exporters...

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Kenya's flower industry, a major export earner, is facing significant challenges due to a sharp increase in freight costs, rising production expenses, and global geopolitical tensions.

Air freight charges have surged from approximately $3.10 to nearly $5.00 per kilo, making up 40-60% of total export costs during peak seasons.
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) warns of potential job losses, reduced export volumes, and the closure of small and medium-sized farms.
The sector, which generated about $845 million in export earnings in 2025, is also struggling with delayed VAT refunds exceeding KES 10 billion.

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