Kenya ships first premium green coffee consignment to Italy
Kenya has exported its first shipment of premium green coffee to Italy, marking a strategic move to access high-value European markets. The government plans to continue diversifying export destinations to boost the national economy.
Why it matters
This initiative highlights Kenya's efforts to improve its trade balance and support local farmers by moving into premium international markets.
Kenya has dispatched its first consignment of premium green coffee beans to Italy, marking a significant step in the country's efforts to expand exports to high-value international markets and boost returns for coffee farmers.
The first shipment, one of 20 containers bound for Italy's Port of Trieste, was dispatched by coffee exporter Sumseron Coffee in the presence of Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam and Principal Secretary for Cooperatives Patrick Kilemi.
According to the State Department for Trade, the shipment opens a new chapter for Kenyan coffee in Italy, Europe's third-largest coffee-consuming market, valued at approximately Sh500 billion.
Speaking during the dispatch, Ombam described the milestone as evidence of the resilience of Kenya's coffee sector and its continued ability to meet the quality standards required in premium international markets.
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