Kenya companies among firms to scout for deals in Germany

NAIROBI, KENYA: Three Kenyan companies will be scouting for business deals in Germany during the upcoming Ambiente Show 2019 organised by Messe Frankfurt.

The annual trade show is expected to take place between February 8 and 12 in Frankfurt, Germany.

This year, at least three Kenyan consumer goods companies have been partially sponsored by the USAID through the East African Trade hub and will be showcasing at the global event.

The companies are Mohazo Eximpo Ltd (homeware and personal accessories), Bawa Hope Ltd (jewelry: necklaces, earrings, wristbands, fashion: bags: handbags, shoppers, living:  salad servers, bowls and Undugu Fair Trade (jewellery, beads).

According to Fredrick Buoga, the Area Manager, Trade Fairs East Africa and Area Representative of  Messe Frankfurt Exhibitions, the show for the entire  consumer goods industry has opened markets for the Kenyan companies who have participated over the past years.

“This year, the East African community will be represented by over ten companies with about four of them coming from Kenya,” said Buoga.

Kenya and Germany have been traditional trading partners since the attainment of Kenya’s independence in 1963.

Germany is one of the most important export destinations for Kenya and remains the number two economic partner in Europe after the United Kingdom.

The range of products imported by Germany from Kenya are mainly primary agricultural products without or with less value addition.

These are coffee, cut-flowers, fish, tea, spices, fresh fruits and vegetables. Other products include handicrafts, semi-precious stones and textiles.

German exports to Kenya are high value technological and industrial products ranging from plant and equipment, chemicals, electrical, telecommunication and automobiles.