Horticulture is an African export success story, particularly in Kenya and Zimbabwe.
An Institute of Development Studies working paper is optimistic that the industry can build on its position in global markets. European trade is heavily influenced by policy. Conventions give Kenyan and Zimbabwean exporters a competitive advantage over non-preferred exporters. Horticultural exports from the two countries have become increasingly diversified. The unit value of the EU s horticultural imports from the two African suppliers is in most cases higher than the average for all suppliers of horticulture, and has increased faster then the average of all EU imports.