The value of vegetables exported during the first half of the year declined by 14.97 per cent due to increased competition in Kenya’s traditional markets. Data collated by the Agriculture and Food Authority shows export value for fresh vegetables dropped to Sh10.79 billion from Sh12.69 billion the same period last year. This was despite a 22.35 per cent increase in volumes produced to 42,811 tonnes to 34,997 tonnes. “Although volumes have gone up, market prices became competitive during the period,” Horticulture Crops Directorate managing director Zakayo Magara told the Star. Right now processed vegetables account for less than 30 per cent of the exports,” Magara said.

Source: The Star August 25, 2017 21:09 UTC