African bird's eye chilli
Small, high-heat chillies selected in green or red for fresh produce buyers, sauce makers and specialist retailers.
Green or red · 2–5cm pods · High heat
Chilli exporters in Kenya
Chillies Exporters in Kenya
We contract chilli growers in the Eastern and Coastal regions, sort by colour, length and firmness at the packhouse, and ship punnets or bulk cartons to processors, wholesalers and retailers.
Varieties we supply
- Bird's eye (African)Green and red, 2–5cm, high heat
- CayenneLong slender pods for fresh and drying markets
- Long green chilliMild, uniform 10–14cm pods
- HabaneroAvailable on contract programmes
Our chillies selection
Kenyan chillies available for export
Choose from our export-grade selection, sourced, graded and packed to your market requirements.
Cayenne chilli
Long, slender pods with consistent colour and heat, supplied fresh for wholesale, processing and drying markets.
Fresh red pods · Graded by length and firmness
Long green chilli
Glossy, uniform green chillies with a milder flavour, packed for retail shelves and wholesale distribution.
10–14cm pods · Uniform green colour
Habanero chilli
Aromatic, high-heat habanero peppers grown on planned programmes for specialist buyers and processors.
Mixed maturity colours · Available on contract
From our farms to your market
A look at how we grow, grade and pack chillies for export.
Packing options
- Punnets from 100g or bulk 2kg and 5kg cartons
- Sorted by colour, length and firmness before packing
- 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 and consolidated groupage options
Chillies export from Kenya — frequently asked questions
- Does Kenya export bird's eye chillies?
- Yes. African bird's eye chilli is one of Kenya's best known chilli exports, valued for its heat and colour. We supply both green and red pods fresh, packed to buyer specification.
- What is the shelf life of exported Kenyan chillies?
- Correctly cooled and shipped at 8–10°C, fresh chillies hold quality for roughly 14 to 18 days from harvest.
- Can you supply chillies in bulk for processing?
- Yes, we run 2kg and 5kg carton programmes for sauce makers, dryers and repackers, with agreed weekly volumes.
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