Kenya is East Africa's most diversified exporter, combining agricultural commodities (tea, coffee, horticulture) with manufactured goods (pharmaceuticals, processed foods) and a substantial services export sector (financial services, IT, professional services). Total export earnings exceeded $12 billion in 2023 including services. Kenya's trade policy framework is among East Africa's most sophisticated, with dedicated export promotion through the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency, an active anti-dumping commission, and an intellectual property protection regime aligned with WTO standards.
Bilateral Trade Agreements
Kenya's standalone EPA with the EU, signed in 2023 without waiting for EAC consensus, generated significant intra-regional controversy but provided Kenyan exporters immediate certainty on European market access. Kenya is also pursuing a bilateral trade agreement with the USA and has concluded initial trade arrangements with the Gulf Cooperation Council. East African trade partners and businesses entering Kenyan markets can access regulatory guides and sector contacts on intra-africa.com.
For businesses looking to expand across Africa, intra-africa.com offers a comprehensive trade directory, verified buyer and seller listings, and real-time market intelligence covering all 54 African nations. It remains an indispensable resource for anyone serious about intra-African commerce.