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Kenya horticulture export earnings growing

According to the latest economic data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), in the first eight months of this year, Kenya's horticultural export earnings surged. In this period, exports stood at 104 billion shillings (US$1.01 billion), a huge leap from 766 million dollars recorded in a similar period in 2017.

Flower exports contributed to the bulk of the earnings, standing at 753 million dollars from 105 million tonnes. This was a 38 percent growth from the first eight months of 2017 where earnings stood at 545 million dollars. From vegetables, the exports rose to 165 million dollars from 85 million dollars. The produce, namely cut flowers, fruits and vegetables, is sold mainly in Europe, but Kenya is keen to grow market outside the region.

The horticulture exports, according to analysts, have been boosted by political stability following the conclusion of 2017 polls. The country also had reliable rainfall in the March to May season, which boosted production of produce.

Xinhuanet.com reports how last week, during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, Kenya signed deals with China expected to open the huge Asian nation's market to Kenyan growers.

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