Bird's eye chilli exporters in Kenya

Bird's Eye Chilli Exporters in Kenya

African bird's eye is Kenya's best known chilli export, prized for its heat and colour. We contract growers in the Eastern and Coastal regions, select pods in green or red, sort by size and firmness at the packhouse, and ship to fresh produce buyers, sauce makers and specialist retailers.

Fresh Kenyan African bird's eye chillies in green and red graded for export

Export specifications

  • ColourGreen or red, per buyer specification
  • Size2–5cm pods, high heat
  • GradingSorted by colour, length and firmness
  • UseFresh retail, sauce making and specialist retail

Part of our Kenyan chillies export range.

Packing options

  • Punnets from 100g or bulk 2kg and 5kg cartons
  • Sorted and packed to buyer specification
  • Shipped at 8–10°C to avoid chill injury

Availability

Year-round, with volumes peaking through the dry seasons.

Compliance & logistics

  • Maximum residue level compliance for EU and Gulf markets
  • Traceability back to the farm block for every carton
  • Air freight from Nairobi JKIA to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa

Bird's eye chilli export from Kenya — frequently asked questions

Can you supply bird's eye chilli in both green and red?
Yes. We select either colour stage against your order, and both can travel in the same consignment with our other chilli or herb lines.
What is the minimum order for bird's eye chillies from Kenya?
We start from one carton per format and consolidate with your other lines into a single air freight consignment.
What is the shelf life of exported bird's eye chillies?
Correctly cooled and shipped at 8–10°C, fresh chillies hold quality for roughly 14 to 18 days from harvest.

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