February 19, 2026
UK–Kenya trade has held steady at a record £2.1 billion for a second consecutive quarter, underlining the growing strength of a partnership increasingly anchored in agriculture and especially horticulture. Latest figures covering the four quarters to the end of Q3 2025 point to sustained demand in the UK for Kenyan tea, coffee and fresh produce, much of it moving through highly coordinated air and sea logistics networks.
For Kenya’s flower and fresh produce exporters, the performance reinforces the sector’s role as a reliable backbone of global supply chains. From precision cold-chain handling to time-sensitive cargo consolidation, horticulture exporters have continued to deliver quality, consistency and volume to UK retailers and foodservice markets. Flowers and fresh produce remain central to this trade, supporting jobs, foreign exchange earnings and investment across growing regions.
Trade momentum was reinforced at the UK–Kenya Business Forum held in Nairobi, where industry leaders explored ways to reduce friction across supply chains and deepen collaboration. Discussions included progress on a Digital Trade Agreement and new agritech partnerships focused on skills development, traceability and efficiency, critical issues for flower growers navigating rising standards and sustainability demands.
The forum also spotlighted new UK–Kenya linkages aimed at strengthening agri-supply chains, including initiatives to improve biosecurity, irrigation hygiene and post-harvest handling. These measures are expected to reduce losses from plant disease and improve export readiness, particularly for perishable products.
Further support is coming through the Climate Finance Accelerator Kenya, which will help mobilise investment for low-carbon upgrades in logistics and production. Together, these efforts signal a confident outlook for Kenya’s flower industry as a key driver of resilient, future-focused trade with the UK.