The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), together with government and private‑sector partners, released the 2026 Kenya‑EU EPA Export Catalogue during a ceremony at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi.

The catalogue lists export‑ready products across manufacturing, processed foods, fishery, construction materials, textiles and packaging, and also includes professional services with contact details for sector associations.

It is intended to help European buyers locate Kenyan suppliers and to guide Kenyan firms in identifying products with strong export potential under the Kenya‑EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).

The EPA, which entered into force on 1 July 2024, grants Kenyan goods duty‑free and quota‑free access to the EU, provided they meet the agreement’s eligibility criteria.

Kenya’s exports to Europe were valued at USD 1.85 billion in 2024, according to figures presented at the launch.

KAM Secretary for Trade Michael Mandu said the government is committed to assisting manufacturers to capitalize on the market access the EPA provides.

KAM Board Chairman Hitesh Mediratta warned that firms must remain competitive and comply with international standards to succeed in export markets.

KAM Chief Executive Tobias Alando cautioned that preferential access alone will not guarantee higher export volumes, citing manufacturing costs, infrastructure reliability and productivity as key constraints.

Industry observers such as Erik Thomas Johnson of Danish Industries East Africa noted the catalogue could aid Kenyan producers in diversifying their buyer base within the EU.

The catalogue’s impact will depend on manufacturers’ ability to meet EU product standards, maintain competitive pricing and build lasting buyer relationships.