Kenya’s coffee exports are projected to increase to 55,000 metric tonnes in 2026, up from an estimated 52,000 metric tonnes in 2025, driven by favourable weather conditions and ongoing Government support for the sector.
Speaking to journalists in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 16, Henry Kinyua said improved rainfall in key coffee-growing areas has boosted production prospects and supported higher yields. He noted that Government measures aimed at improving agricultural productivity and increasing returns for farmers are helping to stabilize the market for one of Kenya’s most important export commodities.
According to Kinyua, strong global coffee prices have also encouraged smallholder farmers to invest more in their farms, contributing to the expected growth in output. Meanwhile, Patrick Kilemi, principal Secretary in the Ministry of Coopératives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, said the Government remains committed to expanding coffee exports through policy reforms, farmer capacity-building programmes, infrastructure improvements and strategic partnerships.
Coffee remains a key foreign exchange earner for Kenya, and authorities are seeking to strengthen the industry’s competitiveness amid rising global demand.