Tea, Coffee & Cocoa – Trade & Market Updates
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Kenya tea exports rise 6% in Q1 2026 as Pakistan strengthens lead
Pakistan, Egypt and the UK drove growth in Kenya’s tea exports, while declining shipments to Sudan, Jordan and China reflected emerging geopolitical and market challenges.
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Kenya, South Africa agree to remove trade barriers, unlocking growth in tea exports
Kenya and South Africa have agreed to remove trade barriers on tea and steel, a move expected to boost exports, strengthen bilateral trade, and support farmers under AfCFTA.
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African cocoa farmers warn market volatility threatens sector growth
Industry stakeholders will gather in Lagos to discuss fair pricing, sustainability, market access and climate resilience across Africa’s cocoa and coffee sectors.
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Ivory Coast slows cocoa export sales amid El Nino concerns
The world’s largest cocoa producer has raised export premiums while monitoring weather risks and supply challenges ahead of the next season.
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Ghana to launch cocoa board commercial paper programme to replace syndicated loans
The new eight-month financing structure will diversify investor participation and support local cocoa processing while reducing reliance on syndicated loans.