Kenya recorded a 2.87% increase in tea export earnings, reaching $1.44 billion in 2025, highlighting the resilience of one of the country’s most vital agricultural sectors, CNBC Africa reported.
According to industry data cited by Reuters, the growth was driven by strong global demand and improved export volumes, despite ongoing challenges such as fluctuating prices and climate-related pressures affecting production.
Tea remains one of Kenya’s top foreign exchange earners, with key markets including Pakistan, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates, reinforcing its importance to the country’s trade balance and rural economy.
Sector stakeholders attribute the increase to favourable auction prices and strategic market diversification, alongside efforts to improve quality and expand value-added tea products.
Analysts note that while the uptick signals stability, the sector still faces long-term risks from climate change, rising production costs, and shifting global consumption patterns, making continued investment and innovation critical to sustaining growth.
