China is presently recording a significant surge in demand for coffee imports, fueled by growing urban consumption, a zero-tariff arrangement and a booming café culture.
By
Linet Owoko
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
China and Ukraine paid the highest average price for Kenyan coffee sold directly to buyers abroad in the quarter to March 2026, toppling Singapore and Hungary in a fresh shift that signals opportunities for local producers targeting premium markets.
Africa’s coffee exports to China grew 70.4 per cent in the first quarter, with more deals expected to satisfy discerning middle…
Kenya’s coffee fetches premium rates on international markets; however, at the source, women carry the bulk of the groundwork.
Kenya is intensifying efforts to expand its presence in China's vast consumer market, with exporters seeking to significantly…
Kenya’s coffee demand is stagnating as inflation and shifting urban habits slow consumption, even as exports and production rise.
China will open its market to coffee beans from 53 African countries in July 2026, simplifying export procedures and creating new…
Kenya’s coffee sector is experiencing revival as reforms in marketing, payment systems and direct market access begin to lift…
