economy

March 26, 2026

Kenya unlocks China market as zero tariff trade deal boosts exports

Kenya begins zero tariff exports to China under new deal opening access to the markets for local goods

Kenya unlocks China market as zero tariff trade deal boosts exports

TL;DR

  • Kenya has finalized a bilateral trade agreement with China, expanding market access.
  • The deal allows for duty-free entry of Kenyan exports into the Chinese market, valued at $19 trillion.
  • This agreement builds on a prior arrangement that granted duty-free access for 98.2% of Kenyan exports.
  • The first consignment of Kenyan exports, including avocados and coffee, has been sent to China under the new zero-tariff policy.
  • China's trade policy in Africa is described as economically driven, contrasting with the US's focus on political leverage.
  • China has been Africa's largest trading partner for nearly two decades.

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