Kenya exports to Iran drop 41pc as war disrupts trade
Kenya’s exports to Iran fell as the Middle East conflict disrupted shipping routes...
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Kenya's exports to Iran have plummeted by 40.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026, a significant decline attributed to trade disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
- Exports dropped to Sh544 million from Sh917.6 million year-on-year.
- The East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA), represented by its managing director George Omuga, highlighted the impact on tea shipments.
- Disruptions to shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, following strikes by the US and Israel on Iran, have increased shipping costs and caused delays.
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Kenya Exports to Iran Drop 41pc as War Disrupts Trade - July 2026
Kenya's exports to Iran have plummeted by 40.7 percent in the first quarter of 2026, a significant decline attributed to trade disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf could lead to higher fertilizer costs for Kenyan farmers, according to the World Trade Organization. Separately, global rating agency Moody's has downgraded its 2026 economic growth forecast for Israel to 3.7 percent due to ongoing security risks and sustained high defense spending.
