Herb exporters in Kenya

Herbs Exporters in Kenya

Our herb programme runs with smallholder groups and commercial farms in Kirinyaga, Meru and Kajiado, harvested to order and cold packed the same day for retail-ready quality on arrival.

Herbs sourced and packed in Kenya for export

Varieties we supply

  • BasilSweet and fine leaf, bunched or punnet packed
  • MintSpearmint and peppermint, retail bunches
  • Rosemary & thymeWoody herbs, 20g–100g packs
  • Coriander, chives, dillCut and cleaned to length

Our herbs selection

Kenyan herbs available for export

Choose from our export-grade selection, sourced, graded and packed to your market requirements.

Fresh basil grown in Kenya for fresh produce export

Fresh basil

Tender, aromatic sweet and fine-leaf basil harvested to order for retail, wholesale and food-service programmes.

Sweet and fine leaf · Bunched, punnet or bulk packed

Fresh mint grown in Kenya for fresh produce export

Fresh mint

Crisp spearmint and peppermint selected for colour, aroma and leaf quality, then rapidly cooled after harvest.

Spearmint and peppermint · Retail bunches available

Rosemary & thyme grown in Kenya for fresh produce export

Rosemary & thyme

Fragrant woody herbs with firm stems and clean foliage, suited to supermarket packs and professional kitchens.

20g–100g retail packs · Bulk cartons on request

Coriander, chives & dill grown in Kenya for fresh produce export

Coriander, chives & dill

Fresh-cut culinary herbs graded for consistent length and appearance for retailers, wholesalers and caterers.

Cut and cleaned to length · Buyer-ready labelling

From our farms to your market

A look at how we grow, grade and pack herbs for export.

Farmers harvesting basil and coriander in the Kenyan highlandsFresh herbs packed into retail punnets with labels at the packhouseCartons of fresh Kenyan herbs in cold chain storage awaiting export

Packing options

  • Punnets, flow-wrapped bunches or bulk cartons
  • Retail labelling with barcodes and country of origin
  • Vacuum cooled and shipped at 4–8°C

Availability

Year-round supply, planted in rotation for consistent weekly volumes.

Compliance & logistics

  • Residue testing and pre-export sampling on request
  • GLOBALG.A.P. and GRASP certified grower base
  • Weekly programmes with fixed pricing windows

Herbs export from Kenya — frequently asked questions

Which fresh herbs does Kenya export?
The main Kenyan herb exports are basil, mint, rosemary, thyme, coriander, chives, dill, tarragon and sage. Zavora supplies all of these on programme and can trial additional lines on request.
Can you supply herbs packed for supermarket shelves?
Yes. We pack punnets and flow-wrapped bunches with your artwork, weights and barcodes so consignments go straight from the airport to the depot.
What certifications do your herb farms hold?
Our grower base works to GLOBALG.A.P. with GRASP social assessment, and we are members of the Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya.

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