Rice
Rice Cultivation in Kenya: Nurturing Livelihoods
Rice Market Data
Global Market Value in 2022
> 280 Billion USD
Forecast Period Between 2023 to 2028 (CAGR)
> 2.5%
Estimated Global Market Value by 2028
> 300 Billion USD
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Nourishing Lives and Communities
This robust value chain is more than an economic endeavor; it’s a lifeline for countless families and communities. It provides employment to farmers, mill workers, distributors, and more, painting rural landscapes with fields of prosperity.
Yet, challenges lurk in this fertile landscape. Inadequate infrastructure impedes seamless distribution, market prices dance to the tune of external factors, and the specter of imported rice looms. The journey to bolster this chain includes strategic investments in infrastructure, empowering farmers with knowledge, and promoting locally grown rice to reduce dependence on imports.
METRIC TONNES PRODUCES EACH YEAR
RICE CULTIVATORS IN MWEA, AKili's area of operation
The Path to Growth: Embracing Value Addition
Diversifying revenue streams through value addition, like investing in high-end processing equipment, enables us to enhance the quality of Kenyan rice, meeting international standards. This can include precision milling, sorting, and packaging to produce premium rice varieties that cater to the discerning tastes of both local and international consumers. By investing in advanced processing technologies and facilities, we can elevate the value of Kenyan rice, making it more competitive in global markets.
The journey to bolster this chain includes strategic investments in infrastructure, empowering farmers with knowledge, and promoting locally grown rice to reduce dependence on imports.
This robust value chain is more than an economic endeavor; it’s a lifeline for countless families and communities
Invest in the Kenyan Rice!
Investing in Kenyan rice isn’t just about business; it’s about nurturing livelihoods, strengthening communities, and contributing to the nation’s food security. Join us in this journey of growth and resilience, and together, we’ll cultivate prosperity in the heart of Kenya’s rice fields.