In Kenya, farmers practice avocado farming for consumption and selling to earn income. Avocados are highly demanded in Kenya because they are delicious. But where can you sell your avocados in Kenya? This post will show you buyers of avocados in bulk for export.
You can sell your avocados to the local market or export them to markets in Kenya. Various avocado export markets purchase avocados in bulk from small and medium-sized farms and export them as their products. Major avocado exporters include Kakuzi Limited, Kenya Horticultural Exporters, Vegpro Kenya, Sunripe, and East African Growers.
8 Top Exporters of Avocados in Kenya
Kenya is leading in growing and exporting avocados, mainly to Europe and the Middle East. The following are the eight top exporters of avocados in Kenya:
1. Freshela Limited
It is a leading Kenyan avocado exporter that purchases high-quality avocados such as Hass and Fuerte avocados, precools, sorts, and packs them, and exports them in controlled-atmosphere reefer containers to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Location: Embakasi, Nairobi
2. Kakuzi Limited
It is a well-known avocado producer, packer, and exporter. Avocados are graded first to remove any physical quality defects before being packed into cartons.
3. Vegpro Kenya
It is a significant company and an exporter of avocados to Europe.
Location: Cargo Village, JKIA, Nairobi
4. Sunripe
It is a company that processes, markets, and exports fresh and frozen avocados.
Location: Limuru Road, Nairobi
5. Kenya Horticultural Exporters
This is an operating business that ensures that the requirement for exporting safe and quality products is met and exceeded at all times. They also produce and export avocado fruits.
6. East African Growers
They are the region’s leading growers, processors, packers, and exporters of grade 1 fruits to premium markets within Europe.
Location: Cargo Village JKIA, Nairobi
7. Avocado Society of Kenya
It is a registered association for avocado growers and exporters in Kenya.
Location: Unicity Mall, Thika Road.
8. Key Export Company Limited
It exports fresh avocado fruits from Kenya, specializing in growth and export mainly to the Middle East and European markets.
Avocado Exporters in Thika
Avocado exporters in Thika include:
- Biofarm Limited.
- Avocado Society of Kenya.
- Jungle But Holdings Limited.
Kenya Avocado Export in Nairobi
There are many avocado exporters located in Nairobi. They source the avocados from across the country and export them to international markets.
They include:
- Avocado Exporters Association of Kenya.
- Mofarm Fresh Fruits Exporters.
- Benok Exporters Limited.
- Keitt Limited.
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