2021 saw a record $106.8m in Kenyan flower exports to China due to rising demand, relaxed import restrictions, and strong business ties.

Kenyan flower exports to China reached a record $106.8m in 2021, fueled by rising demand, Chinese government's relaxed import restrictions, and strong business ties. The Chinese market is appreciating Kenyan flowers, particularly red roses from the highlands, creating opportunities for growth in the Kenyan floriculture industry. This trend reflects the fusion of Chinese and Western cultures in global trade.