Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is setting the stage for a major surge in agricultural exports to Georgia, after a strong 2024 performance that saw the country ship goods worth KSh 821 million to the Caucasus nation—compared to just KSh 58 million in imports.
The imbalance, overwhelmingly in Kenya’s favour, signals a new growth frontier for farmers as the government intensifies efforts to dominate emerging markets in Eastern Europe and the wider Caucasus region.
Fresh-cut flowers remain Kenya’s powerhouse export, earning KSh 777.8 million last year, followed by tea, fruits, and coffee. Now, Kenya is looking to push these figures even higher through strategic market expansion.
During high-level bilateral talks with Georgia’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Agriculture, H.E. David Songulashvili, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya is taking an aggressive approach to widen its export footprint and secure premium markets for farmers.
Kagwe noted that the focus is shifting from simply increasing export volumes to exporting better—through structured market entry, premium packaging, stronger distribution networks and deeper integration into Georgia’s retail and wholesale value chains.
“Kenya is pushing to expand access for its top exports to Georgia. With flowers already at KSh 777.8 million, we are looking at exponential growth. Our farmers must benefit from diversified, premium markets,”
— CS Mutahi Kagwe
Minister Songulashvili reaffirmed Georgia’s commitment to strengthening bilateral trade, describing Kenya as a strategic partner for agricultural distribution across the Caucasus. He also confirmed Georgia’s interest in supplying fertilizer to Kenya and collaborating on local blending and production to offer farmers more competitive pricing and reliable availability.
According to both sides, the collaboration is expected to modernize farming, reduce post-harvest losses, increase productivity, and enhance product quality—essential steps as Kenya pushes to meet global standards in new markets.
To anchor these ambitions, Kenya and Georgia agreed to develop a Kenya–Georgia Agriculture Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will formalize cooperation in key sectors including agro-processing, agri-logistics, warehousing, fertilizer production, and agricultural innovation.
Once finalized, the MoU is expected to unlock new investments, spur joint ventures, and position Kenya as a leading supplier in Georgia and its surrounding markets.
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