As the population anticipated to double by 2050, the fate of the 55 nations in Africa, including Kenya depends upon how sustainable be the various sectors of the continent - especially the agriculture sector. In this blog, we will see how big the is Agriculture market in Kenya - because this is the country where we are conducting Africa’s Major Agricultural Event - the Africa Agri Expo, now in 9th Edition to be held in February 2026.
The African government, especially of East African countries is highly supportive of the fact that it needs to uplift major verticals of the agriculture sector. For this, it has already started to invite global companies to bring in their cost-effective and solid solutions to cater for the need. For our readers to know, Africa has resources but not accurate agribusiness technologies - this is when AAE comes into play!
As the largest agriculture trade show in Africa, this is the go-to event for those interested in developing their network, acquiring channel partners and propagating business. AAE 2026 trade show will feature the latest technologies and solutions for agriculture including farm machinery, irrigation systems, greenhouses, fertilizers/agrochemicals, seeds, and more from all over the world.
To book your booths, here is the link - Book my booth.
Now, moving ahead in the blog, let’s find out the 3 things you must know about Kenya’s Agribusiness that will serve as an ideal example for you to take your business there!
1- Tremendous Agribusiness Market - Statista reports that Kenya’s agribusiness market is anticipated to be worth US$10.64bn in 2025, thanks to the agrotechnology in Kenya, solid Research and Development and new global players entering the market with their cutting-edge tech and solutions.
2- Half the Country's Land Area is Agricultural Land - Kenya enjoys the potential of being one of the largest agricultural countries in East Africa with it staying the backbone of the Kenyan economy. If you wish to read Kenya’s economy report, here is the Link.
● With an estimated 874 million hectares or 65% of the world's uncultivated arable land, Africa has more land than both Europe and the Americas combined. Read the report here.
● Smart tech and AI-driven farming are on the rise with new companies investing in modern farming techniques. Read our blog on agricultural technologies in Africa needed to uplift the continent’s progress.
3- Kenya Vision 2030 - Kenya’s agriculture progress was not overnight. It was an outcome of continued progress, the government plans like Increasing irrigated land to 1.2 million acres, subsidized fertilizers, strategic food reserve, green technologies and investing in more R&D.
How Can You Expand?
Well, what if we say that expansion is much easier and you can simply showcase your products and solutions in the booming Kemya’s agribusiness market? To do this, you must register for the upcoming 9th Africa Agri Expo 2026 said to take place in Kenya - more details of which will be announced in the forthcoming months.
But if you want to benefit from the first-serve-first deal, here is how you seal it, click on the Book my booth and avail all the benefits!