Kenya's flower exports to hit Sh110 billion in 2025 amid growing demand
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the flower sector is one of the country's leading sources of foreign exchange earnings, alongside diaspora remittances, tourism, tea, and coffee.
Kenya's flower exports are forecast to rise to Sh110 billion (about $851 million) in 2025, up from $835 million recorded in 2024, a trade lobby said Wednesday.
Clement Tulezi, chief executive officer of the Kenya Flower Council, told Xinhua that performance exceeded expectations during the recent Valentine's Day season, which is traditionally a peak period for flower sales.
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"We are experiencing steady demand for flowers from all key markets," Tulezi said on the sidelines of the International Floriculture Trade Expo 2025.
The three-day event brought together senior government officials, flower growers and buyers, cargo firms, and exhibitors from 83 countries to discuss ways to reduce the carbon footprint of the global floriculture industry.
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the flower sector is one of the country's leading sources of foreign exchange earnings, alongside diaspora remittances, tourism, tea, and coffee.
Tulezi said that another driver of rising export earnings is the expansion of land dedicated to flower farming.
The country currently exports over 100 varieties of flowers, with roses continuing to dominate, accounting for more than 60 per cent of all floriculture exports.
He said that the European Union, Britain, and the United Arab Emirates remain key markets for Kenya, while Japan, China, and Malaysia are emerging destinations.
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