Suez Canal Disruptions Cost Kenyan Fresh Produce Exporters
February 10, 2025 | 1 min to read
Exporting fresh produce from Kenya to Europe has become increasingly challenging, with transit times rising by up to 66 percent, from approximately 30 days to over 50 days. This delay follows the blockage of the Suez Canal and Houthi militant attacks on vessels along the route. Popular exports like flowers, vegetables, and fruits are now subject to a longer, more expensive journey, impacting the availability of Kenyan products in European markets.
The time it takes for fresh produce from Kenya to be exported to Europe by sea has gone up significantly due to the logistical challenges shippers face following the Suez Canal’s blockage.
Players said the time it takes Kenyan cargo to reach Europe has increased by as much as 66 per cent, from about 30 days to more than 50 days following attacks on vessels using the travel route by Houthi militants.
Kenyan produce, including flowers, vegetables, and fruits, is popular across European markets, with some of it being transported by sea. But the cargo now has to take a lengthy route, which is both time-consuming and costly.
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