The findings highlight the gap between Kenya’s raw-export model and the value it could capture through domestic processing.
France, Spain and the Netherlands were the main EU destinations.
For Makueni, organic mangoes could be a high-value crop if the county can meet certification and supply-chain requirements at scale.
Tomato Jos expects to increase annual fresh tomato output to about 16,000 tons by 2029, up from just over 4,500 tons today.
The five-day figures reflect Rwanda’s broader horticultural expansion, with avocados emerging as a leading export.