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Stringent market requirements remain major hurdle for Kenya's export, report

A trader displays fruits in Kisii town on May 6, 2024. Most of the fruits sold in Kisii town are sourced from Tanzania through Sirare border. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

The highly competitive market in the European Union with stringent market requirements remains the biggest hurdle for Kenya's exports, a report has shown.

The Global 2023 Horticulture report indicates that high cost of compliance to standards, frequent interceptions due to exceedance of pesticide residues, high freight costs and expensive air transport are among the market constraints on Kenyan produce.

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