Kenya Georgia agricultural exports are expected to rise sharply as Kenya strengthens trade ties with Georgia after a strong 2024 performance. Exports surged to KSh 821 million, far exceeding imports of just KSh 58 million, highlighting a growing opportunity for Kenyan farmers in Eastern Europe and the Caucasus.
Fresh-cut flowers dominated exports at KSh 777.8 million, with tea, fruits, and coffee also seeing rising demand.
Strengthening Kenya Georgia Agricultural Exports Through High-Level Talks
During a meeting in Tbilisi, Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe and Georgian Minister David Songulashvili outlined a broad plan to enhance agricultural cooperation and expand exports into premium markets.
Kagwe emphasized that Kenya must move beyond volume and focus on high-value, diversified markets.
“We are looking at exponential growth. Our farmers must benefit from premium markets,” he said.
Agreed actions include:
Fast-tracking SPS approvals
Enhancing food-safety certification
Creating a Kenya–Georgia Joint Working Group
Improving access for high-value Kenyan crops
Fertilizer Supply Cooperation to Support Export Expansion
Kenya’s fertilizer challenges also took center stage.
With heavy reliance on Ukraine posing risks, Georgia pledged to:
Supply fertilizer directly
Support local blending and production
Stabilize fertilizer prices and availability
This support will improve input affordability and strengthen agricultural productivity—key to growing Kenya Georgia agricultural exports.
Irrigation, Water Systems, and Climate Resilience Boost
Georgia will assist Kenya in:
Upgrading irrigation infrastructure
Deploying solar-powered water technologies
Introducing modern greenhouse systems
These innovations aim to boost productivity, enable year-round production, and strengthen climate resilience.
Collaboration in Digital Farming, Livestock, and Research
Broader cooperation includes:
Digital agriculture tools
Livestock vaccines and genetics
Joint KALRO–Georgia research programs
Enhanced traceability via improved SPS systems
These initiatives aim to modernize agriculture and raise the quality of Kenyan exports.
Diversifying Food Import Sources for Stability
Kagwe also stressed the need to diversify imports of wheat, maize, and rice to avoid overdependence on a small group of global suppliers.
“Alternative partnerships mean security for our people and stability for our farmers,” he said.
Comprehensive Agriculture MoU to Anchor Long-Term Cooperation
Kenya and Georgia will develop a robust Agriculture Memorandum of Understanding covering:
Agro-processing
Logistics and warehousing
Agricultural innovation
Public–private partnerships
Georgia reaffirmed that Kenya remains a vital regional partner for agricultural distribution and market access.
