AFA Halts Avocado Sea Exports

Published: 13 Oct, 2025 11:56 Sources: S1 S2 S3 Category: Business Language: English Country: Kenya

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The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) will suspend sea exports of avocados from Oct. 20, 2025, citing insufficient volumes and the need to ensure only mature fruit is shipped. Air exports of Hass, Fuerte, Pinkerton, and Jumbo varieties will continue under mandatory inspections. The closure also affects avocado oil exports processed after this date. AFA will review crop maturity trends in January 2026 and enforce strict compliance, including penalties for violations.