Feeding Africa and the World
Agriculture remains East Africa's economic backbone, employing 60% of the population and contributing 25-35% to GDP. The sector is modernizing rapidly with growing focus on export crops, value-added processing, and climate-smart agriculture. Opportunities span from smallholder aggregation to large-scale commercial farming and agro-processing.
Key Growth Drivers
Growing global demand for African agricultural products
Climate-smart agriculture adoption increasing
Value addition and processing opportunities
Export market access (AGOA, EBA, bilateral agreements)
Current Investment & Partnership Opportunities
Active opportunities ready for investment, partnership, or collaboration
Avocado Export Program
2,000+ farmers, direct export to Europe and Asia
Coffee Processing Facility
Modern coffee processing plant for specialty grade exports
Dairy Value Chain
Integrated dairy farming with processing and distribution
Horticulture Export
Cut flowers and vegetables for European markets
Aquaculture Development
Tilapia and catfish farming with regional distribution
Agricultural Inputs Distribution
Seeds, fertilizers, and equipment distribution network
Industry Trends & Insights
Key trends shaping the industry landscape
Climate-Smart Agriculture
Adoption of drought-resistant crops and sustainable practices
Agri-Tech Innovation
Digital platforms for market linkage and farm management
Value Addition Push
Processing facilities to add value before export
Organic & Certified
Growing demand for organic and certified agricultural products
Regional Market Breakdown
Market size and opportunities across East Africa
Kenya
- •Horticulture exports ($1.5B annually)
- •Tea and coffee (world's top exporters)
- •Avocado boom (fastest growing export)
Uganda
- •Coffee (#1 export commodity)
- •Vanilla and cocoa
- •Fish farming and processing
Rwanda
- •Specialty coffee
- •Dairy development
- •Horticulture for export
Burundi
- •Coffee production
- •Food processing
- •Agricultural modernization
Our Track Record in This Industry
Proven success facilitating deals and partnerships
Why Partner With Us in Agriculture & Food
Our competitive advantages in facilitating opportunities
Farm Network
Direct access to 1,000+ organized farmers and cooperatives
Export Markets
Established buyer relationships in 10+ international markets
Value Chain Expertise
End-to-end support from production to export
Quality Standards
Implementation of international certifications and standards
Market Entry Guide
What you need to know before entering this industry
Minimum Investment
$100K for smallholder programs, $5M+ for commercial farms
Typical Timeline
6-12 months for exports, 12-24 months for farming operations
Required Licenses
- •Land lease/ownership
- •Export permits
- •Quality certifications (GlobalGAP, organic)
Local Partnership
Highly recommended for land access and market knowledge