Commodity & Trade Updates

The disruption comes as attacks on Ukrainian ports and maritime infrastructure have sharply limited Black Sea export capacity.

The initiative focuses on improving research capabilities in millets and other ancient grains, which are attracting growing attention for their potential to support food security, dietary diversity and agricultural resilience.

Kenya has positioned itself as East Africa’s leading supplier of raw barley, with exports estimated at 39,997 tonnes in 2025.

The expected declines could increase pressure on grain supply chains serving the country’s food manufacturing, milling and livestock feed industries.

The second production forecast for winter crops put the overall winter crop at 2.67 million tonnes, up 2% from the previous season, but the wheat component remains under pressure due to reduced plantings and dry conditions in key growing areas.