Chinese Demand for Kenyan Avocados Surged in 2023

Chinese customs officials in Guangzhou inspect a newly-arrived shipment of Kenyan avocados. Image via the Guangzhou Media Center.

Kenyan avocado exports to China jumped tenfold last year from 443 tons to 4,324 tons. But even with this booming demand from China, the European Union remains Kenya’s largest export market for avocados. (BUSINESS DAILY)

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