Kenya is seeking to deepen cooperation with China in tea production, technology transfer and market access as it positions itself to expand exports to the world's largest tea-consuming nation, the Tea Board of Kenya says.
Willy Mutai, the organization's CEO, said Kenya is leveraging China's zero-tariff policy and strengthening collaboration with Chinese investors to unlock new opportunities across the tea value chain.
The board is working closely with producers to ensure Kenyan tea, a primary agricultural commodity in the country, meets international quality standards through farmer training, advisory services and market promotion initiatives, Mutai said.
"We cherish the opportunity that Kenyan tea is among the products enjoying zero tariffs in the Chinese market," he said.
"The preferential access presents a major opportunity to diversify export destinations and increase tea sales to China."
