Kenya is the world's 3rd-largest tea exporter ($1.5B+) and East Africa's largest flower exporter. EU/UK buyers require ISO 22000 from Kenyan agricultural exporters.
$1.5B+
Kenya tea exports
EU/UK
85% of buyers
ISO 22000
Food safety standard
KES 20K
Starting cost
Kenya Tea Exporters — ISO 22000 Requirements
- EU retail buyers (Twinings, Lipton, Tetley) — Require ISO 22000 from Kenyan tea processors for direct supply
- KTDA cooperative factories — Increasingly certifying with ISO 22000 for premium buyer access
- Specialty tea buyers (USA, Japan) — ISO 22000 alongside organic certification for premium positioning
Horticulture — ISO 22000 + GlobalG.A.P.
| Certification | Scope | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| GlobalG.A.P. | Farm-level (pre-harvest) | EU supermarket buyers |
| ISO 22000 | Pack house (post-harvest) | Food safety management |
Cost
| Type | Cost From (KES) |
|---|---|
| Tea processing factory | KES 30,000 – 80,000 |
| Flower farm / pack house | KES 25,000 – 60,000 |
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FAQs
EU and UK buyers require ISO 22000 food safety management from Kenyan tea processors. ISO 22000 opens premium market segments and price premiums.
GlobalG.A.P. covers farm practices. ISO 22000 covers pack house food safety management. EU buyers typically require both for full supply chain certification.