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China starts regular importation of Kenyan 'omena'
Kenyan officials hail historic consignment for injecting vitality into blue economy
In Summary
•A 52-tonne shipment of Kenyan anchovies arrived in China's on Wednesday.
•China's Hunan province-based snack company that purchased the anchovies, said the fish will be made into a popular Hunan-flavored snack at its factory.

HARVESTS: Kimalawari (omena) from Gazi in Kwale county on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
Image: SHABAN OMAR
A 52-tonne shipment of Kenyan anchovies arrived in central China's Hunan Province on Wednesday, marking the start of China's regular, large-scale importation of the small fish from the East African nation.
The dried anchovies were received in the city of Yueyang after a one-month journey across the ocean and on the Yangtze River, said Changsha Customs, which conducted the quarantine and clearance of the fish.
China started to import anchovies from Kenya in June with a 315kg batch taking a flight to reach Hunan.
Kenyan officials have hailed the historic consignment for injecting fresh vitality into the local blue economy.
Jinzai Food Group, a Hunan-based snack company that purchased the anchovies, said the fish will be made into a popular Hunan-flavored snack at its factory.

The company has built a factory in Kenya for processing, drying and packaging anchovies before they set off for the Chinese market.
Changsha Customs said it is actively implementing China's initiative of building a "green channel" for agricultural and food imports from Africa and has taken multiple measures to raise customs clearance efficiency.

Hunan is one of the most active provinces in terms of economic and trade ties with Africa and a trailblazer in China-Africa cooperation.
The province's trade with Africa reached 34.69 billion yuan (4.82 billion U.S. dollars), a yearly increase of 18 per cent, in the first seven months of this year.

 

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This is a significant milestone for both Kenya and China, as it strengthens their economic ties and provides a boost to Kenya's blue economy. The importation of 52 tonnes of Kenyan anchovies to China marks a new chapter in the trade of marine products, opening doors for even more collaboration. It's also great to see the establishment of a processing factory in Kenya—this not only adds value to the fish but also creates job opportunities locally. The fact that Hunan province is leading in trade relations with Africa further emphasizes the growing importance of Africa in global trade. I’m excited to see how this partnership develops and what other opportunities it might bring for Kenya and the broader African continent.