Value of exports from EPZs in Kenya (Sh bn)

Kenya’s trade landscape is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by the consistent growth of Export Processing Zones (EPZs).

Over the last five years, the value of goods flowing from these zones to international markets has followed a steady upward trajectory, signalling a strengthening industrial base and a more competitive footprint in the global arena.

In the 2020-21 period, export values stood at Sh85.4 billion. Despite the global economic fluctuations that followed, the sector showed remarkable resilience.

By the 2022-23 financial year, the value had jumped to Sh 111.8 billion, marking a period of rapid expansion. This momentum has not slowed down; the most recent figures for 2024-25 show exports reaching a peak of Sh126 billion. This represents a solid 8.9% increase from the previous year’s Sh115.71 billion.

The State Department of Trade attributes this growth to a combination of diversified product offerings and favourable trade policies that attract both local and foreign investors.