Milling & Grains – COMMODITY & TRADE UPDATES

Per capita rice consumption now stands at 84 kg, up from 58 kg two decades ago, driven by urbanization, dietary changes, and rising rural market connectivity.

The facility is set to significantly improve disease resistance, accelerate wheat breeding, and enhance yields, as the country seeks to reduce its 80% dependency on wheat imports.

This decline is attributed to the nation’s strategic pivot from flour to raw grain exports, a move that has already resulted in milling operations running at a mere 39% capacity.

This downturn is attributed to wheat import restrictions imposed in June 2024, which disrupted the supply chain for flour producers.

Kenya currently imposes a 50% ad-valorem duty on maize imports from countries outside the East African Community (EAC), in line with the EAC’s Common External Tariff (CET).