Industry Analysis

The agriculture sector, which comprises crops, livestock, fisheries, and agroforestry, remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing the largest share of the country’s GDP, at 35% in 2020 and providing livelihood to approximately 75% of the population. 

In 2020, agriculture contributed $34.9 billion to the country’s GDP an increase from $33.2 billion in 2019. The sector accounts for 65% of Kenya’s exports and almost 20% of formal employment. This market survey maps emerging opportunities, the business environment and investment climate in Kenya’s agribusiness sector.