The African market accounted for more than two out of every five shillings earned from Kenya's merchandise exports in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting the continent’s growing position as the country's leading destination as regional demand rebounded after a difficult 2025.
The continent absorbed 41.7 percent of Kenya's exports in the three months ended March, up from 36.9 percent in the corresponding period last year when shipments to several key regional markets weakened.
The latest share is the second-highest in at least nine years, surpassed only by the 43 percent recorded in the first quarter of 2023, and marks a significant rise from 33.7 percent in 2018.
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