This downturn is attributed to wheat import restrictions imposed in June 2024, which disrupted the supply chain for flour producers.
The regulations mandate the addition of iron, folic acid, zinc, and vitamin B12, among others.
This growth is largely driven by a rising population of gluten-intolerant individuals, increasing health awareness, and surging demand for nutritious, convenient food options.
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).
The facility is equipped with two corn silos holding a combined 12,000 metric tons of corn and space for 480,000 sacks of feed.