Nairobi, Jan. 12 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE), Spain, and Saudi Arabia have emerged as potential export markets for Kenya's horticulture, offering the country an opportunity to reduce reliance on select markets, mainly in Europe.

The latest quarterly update by the Food and Agriculture Authority (AFA) classifies the three countries as well as Kazakhstan as a significant tier of export market for Kenyan horticulture producers in the window between July and September 2025.

The UAE bought Sh2.52 billion in Kenya's horticulture, followed by Spain (Sh1.3billion), Saudi Arabia (Sh1.25 billion), and Kazakhstan (Sh1.08 billion).

"This tier demonstrates a successful diversification into the Middle East and Central Asia, though the individua...