NAIROBI, Kenya – The global avocado oil industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, creating new opportunities for companies specializing in value addition and processing technologies. Among the firms capitalizing on this momentum is Naoura Company for Metal Industries, a leading Middle Eastern manufacturer of agricultural machinery and olive oil extraction production lines, which is now deepening its presence in Sub-Saharan Africa with advanced cold-press oil extraction technologies.

The company has unveiled an ambitious strategy to expand its technical assistance and localized support services across Africa, targeting a rapidly growing avocado sector that increasingly demands efficient processing and value-addition infrastructure.

Speaking during the Avocado Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the company’s General Manager Yaser Naoura expressed confidence in the future of Africa’s avocado industry, praising the continent’s growing contribution to global supply chains.

He further urged farmers and processors to focus on value addition, noting the rising international demand for avocado oil in both cosmetic and edible markets.

“There is currently a high demand for avocado oil for cosmetics and human consumption purposes. African producers should now focus more on processing and value addition,” he added.

Kenya is hosting the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, a four-day international summit running from May 26 to 29 at the Sarit Expo Centre. Organized by the Avocado Society of Kenya, the event has brought together farmers, exporters, investors, policymakers and agribusiness leaders from Africa, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas.

The summit comes at a pivotal moment for Kenya’s avocado industry. According to projections by the United States Department of Agriculture, Kenya’s avocado exports are expected to rise by 7.4 percent to 130,000 metric tonnes in 2026, while production is projected to increase to 727,000 tonnes. Export revenues are also forecast to hit KES 25.4 billion (US$170 million), driven by stronger quality controls, expanding access to Asian markets and increasing investment in cold-chain infrastructure and value-added processing.

Over the past three years, East Africa has emerged as a major investment destination for avocado oil infrastructure, fueled by both commercial demand and supportive agricultural policies. In response, Naoura Company is repositioning its advanced centrifugal processing machinery to directly serve the expanding avocado oil market.

The company designs and manufactures complete automated processing systems that include hammer mills for converting ripe avocados into uniform puree and high-speed centrifugal separators for oil extraction.

Leveraging decades of expertise in continuous cold-press extraction technology, the company says its systems are capable of producing premium virgin avocado oil without the use of chemical additives or excessive heat, preserving both nutritional value and quality.

Its industrial processing lines also incorporate advanced three-phase decanter systems designed to maximize oil yields while efficiently separating solid fruit waste, allowing processors to scale operations sustainably and profitably.

Looking ahead, Naoura is implementing an aggressive East African expansion strategy targeting agricultural hubs such as Kenya, where demand for local processing capacity continues to rise.

By partnering with artisanal startups and large-scale industrial processors, the company aims to establish localized servicing and custom manufacturing support, helping African exporters move beyond raw fruit exports into high-value processed products.

The expansion aligns with a broader continental shift toward local value addition, positioning African producers to process, package and export premium avocado oil — often referred to as “liquid gold” — directly to international markets.