Trade with Kenya
Hub of East African Commerce
Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Kenya.
GDP
$151.2BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $135.9B (World Bank · 2025)Population
57.5M
World Bank · 2025Nairobi
Capital
KES
Currency
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Verified Suppliers
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Products Listed
Kenya Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic Overview
Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.
GDP
$151.2BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $135.9B (World Bank · 2025)Real GDP growth
4.5%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 4.6% (World Bank · 2025)GDP per person
$2,785Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $2,363 (World Bank · 2025)Inflation
6.0%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 4.1% (World Bank · 2025)Loading Kenya trade chart
Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
EACregional
activeCommon market access
East Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-free quota-free access
European Union
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-free access to US market
United States
Total Active Agreements5
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Tea
Coffee
Cut flowers
Vegetables
Fruits
Textiles
Cement
Soda ash
Competitive Advantages
Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessPremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Export Processing Zone (EPZ) benefits - 10-year tax holiday✓
Manufacturing Under Bond (MUB)✓
Duty remission scheme✓
VAT zero-rating on exports✓
EAC and COMESA preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin (EAC/COMESA/EUR.1)
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Phytosanitary Certificate (from KEPHIS)
Health Certificate (for food products)
KEBS Quality Certificate
Export License (for controlled goods)
Customs Declaration (C2)
Insurance Certificate
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with KEPROBA
2Obtain export license from relevant ministry (if required)
3Register with Kenya Revenue Authority
4Apply for Certificate of Origin from KNCCI or KRA
5Obtain KEBS quality certification (if required)
6Get KEPHIS phytosanitary certificate (for plants/produce)
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
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Key Trade Institutions in Kenya
Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA)
Export AuthorityKenya Revenue Authority - Customs
Customswww.kra.go.ke
+254 20 281 7000
Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS)
Standards Bodywww.kebs.org
+254 20 605 0000
Key Services:
Product certificationStandards developmentTesting
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Chamber of Commercewww.kenyachamber.or.ke
+254 20 344 8440
Central Bank of Kenya
Central BankNeed help navigating Kenya's trade requirements?
