The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has held discussions with a delegation from Pakistan’s Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) to explore ways of strengthening trade relations between the two countries.
KTDA Group Chief Executive Officer Wilson Muthaura hosted
the delegation, led by FPCCI Chairman Khalil Paracha, at the agency’s
headquarters in Nairobi.
The meeting focused on enhancing trade cooperation between Kenya and Pakistan, which remains KTDA’s largest international market for tea.
“Pakistan is a key market for KTDA and for the Kenyan tea
industry as a whole,” Muthaura said.
“We appreciate this partnership, which has supported
millions of smallholder tea farmers in Kenya over the years.”
He said KTDA remains committed to ensuring the quality and
consistency of Kenyan tea exports to meet market demands.
Pakistan is the leading importer of Kenyan tea, purchasing about 40 percent of the country’s total tea exports annually.
FPCCI Chairman Khalil Paracha said the visit was part of
ongoing efforts to maintain and strengthen trade between the two countries.
“Kenya and Pakistan have a long history of trade relations,
especially in tea. We look forward to continued collaboration to ensure smooth
and reliable supply,” Paracha said.
The discussions also covered possible areas of cooperation between KTDA and Pakistani tea traders to improve market efficiency and mutual business understanding.
KTDA manages tea on behalf of over 600,000 smallholder
farmers across Kenya.
The tea industry is a major source of foreign exchange for
the country, with Pakistan remaining its most significant export market.
Muthaura said KTDA would continue to work closely with
buyers and international partners to sustain demand for Kenyan tea in global
markets.
The engagement is part of KTDA’s broader efforts to
strengthen relationships with key trading partners and ensure stable markets
for Kenyan smallholder tea farmers.
