Fresh Produce – Trade & Market Updates

The project began with 4 hectares and has grown to 16 hectares today, with 30 hectares planned by the end of 2026.

For African agribusiness, the policy transforms competitiveness.

The Commission awaits a trade impact study due by summer 2026, which will determine whether the bans become permanent or expand to other member states.

Fresh harvests expected from July could help stabilise supply, with prices potentially declining from August.

The crisis is driven by commercial buyers who purchase harvests directly from farms, bypassing local markets for higher profits in Nairobi.