The coffee sub-sector in Kenya is one of the major employers and contribute to about 5% of export revenues. Kenya mainly grows Arabica-type coffee which accounts for almost 100% of its national production. Robusta is also grown but accounts for less than 1% of the country’s production.
Nearly 60% of coffee farming is done by small-scale farmers organised into co-operative societies who account while 40% is done by large scale farmers at plantation level.
Some of the main export markets for Kenyan coffee include the European Union countries and specifically Germany, Sweden and Belgium. Other main markets include the United States of America and Saudi Arabia.
The coffee sub-sector is regulated by the Coffee Board of Kenya which also issues licenses for different categories of stakeholders in the industry including dealers, millers, roasters, packers, warehouse license, etc.
Competitive advantages exist for current and potential investors in the coffee sub-sector, including availability of both local and export markets, an ideal climate, availability of abundant and affordable labour, attractive investment incentives and investment guarantees, among others.
Investment opportunities
The following are some of the investment opportunities available in the coffee sub-sectors in Kenya:
Contact Details For more information about this and other investment opportunities in Kenya please contact Margaret Waithaka, Manager: New Investments at the Export Processing Zones Authority mwaithaka@epzkenya.com
