Miraa Exports to Somalia Drop Sharply

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Kenya’s miraa exports to Somalia fell 16.9%  in the first half of 2025, dropping to 1.7 million kilograms as competition from Ethiopian suppliers and Somali restrictions disrupted trade, according to the Agriculture and Food Authority. Exporters say Ethiopia is expanding its market share in Somalia, long Kenya’s primary destination. Kenya is now diversifying exports, including a new deal with Djibouti, though traders warn the sector remains vulnerable to political shifts and regional rivalry.