Are you planning to export food and beverage products to Kenya? You’re targeting a dynamic and growing market with increasing consumer demand for diverse, high-quality, and international food products. Kenya’s expanding middle class, modern retail networks, and strong hospitality industry make it an ideal gateway for F&B exporters looking to enter East Africa.

Get started with the SCA-Partner Kenya Food & Beverage Importers & Distributors List.

Why Kenya?
Kenya is one of East Africa’s most vibrant food and beverage markets—powered by urbanization, a youthful population, and a growing appetite for global cuisine. Supermarkets, specialty stores, hotels, and foodservice providers are constantly sourcing new products to meet consumer expectations. From gourmet ingredients to essential staples, there’s strong demand across all food categories.

However, finding reliable importers and navigating regulatory requirements can be complex. That’s where our verified list provides real value.

What’s Inside the Kenya Food & Beverage Importers & Distributors List?
The SCA-Partner database offers verified contacts of importers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers who are actively sourcing new food and beverage products. Whether you deal in packaged foods, gourmet items, beverages, or bulk commodities, this list connects you directly with trusted partners.

Here’s a preview of the product categories covered:

• Additives Importers & Blenders
• Alcoholic Beverages Distributors
• Beans Importers (Kidney, Black, etc.)
• Beef & Meat Products Distributors
• Biscuits Importers (Sweet & Savory)
• Candy & Confectionery Distributors
• Canned Food Importers (Vegetables, Meats, Ready Meals)
• Caviar Importers (Luxury Gourmet)
• Cheese Distributors (Hard, Soft, Specialty)
• Chickpeas & Legumes Importers
• Chilli Products (Fresh, Dried, Powdered)
• Chitin Suppliers (Food-Grade)
• Chocolate Importers (Retail & Industrial)
• Coconut Products (Milk, Oil, Desiccated)
• Coffee Importers (Beans, Instant, Ground)
• Corn Importers (Sweetcorn, Maize Products)
• Dairy Products (Butter, Yogurt, Cream)
• Dates Importers (Dry & Fresh)
• Dried Fruits Distributors (Raisins, Apricots, etc.)
• Figs Importers
• Food-Grade Fish & Seafood Importers
• Flavoring & Seasoning Suppliers
• Frozen Food Importers (Vegetables, Meats, Seafood)
• Fruit Importers (Fresh & Preserved)
• Garlic Importers (Raw, Powder, Paste)
• Ginger Importers (Fresh, Dried, Ground)
• Grain Importers (Wheat, Barley, etc.)
• Gum Products (Edible, Natural)
• Honey Importers (Raw & Processed)
• Jelly & Jam Importers
• Juice Distributors (Concentrate & RTD)
• Malt Products (Extracts, Beverages)
• Marine Food Distributors (Crustaceans, Shellfish)
• Milk Powder Importers (Whole, Skimmed)
• Mixed Food Importers (Multi-category)
• Mixed Meats Importers (Sausages, Processed, Cured)
• Muesli & Breakfast Cereals Distributors
• Mushroom Importers (Fresh, Canned, Dried)
• Nuts Importers (Cashews, Almonds, Pistachios)
• Food Oils Importers (Sunflower, Olive, Palm)
• Olives Importers (Whole, Pitted, Preserved)
• Peanut Products (Raw, Roasted, Butter)
• Pork Importers (Fresh, Frozen, Processed)
• Poultry & Chicken Distributors
• Rice Importers (Basmati, Long Grain, Jasmine)
• Salt Distributors (Edible, Sea, Iodized)
• Sauce Importers (Tomato, Soy, Hot Sauces)
• Seafood Distributors (Frozen, Smoked, Dried)
• Seaweed Importers (Dried, Processed)
• Snail Meat Importers
• Soft Drink Importers (Soda, Juices, Sparkling Water)
• Soy Products (Tofu, Edamame, Soy Milk)
• Soy Sauce Distributors
• Spices Importers (Whole & Ground)
• Sports Nutrition (Protein Powders, Supplements)
• Starch Importers (Cornstarch, Tapioca, etc.)
• Sugar Importers (Refined, Raw, Brown)
• Tea Importers (Loose, Bags, Specialty)
• Tomato Products (Paste, Puree, Whole Peeled)
• Vegetable Importers (Fresh, Frozen, Canned)
• Bottled Water Importers (Still, Sparkling, Flavored)
• Yeast Suppliers (Baking & Brewing)

Perfect for food manufacturers, beverage producers, and exporters ready to expand into Kenya’s competitive F&B sector.

Go Beyond the List – Use Our Distributor Search Service
Need a more customized market entry solution? The SCA-Partner Distributor Search Service helps F&B exporters identify and connect with high-potential importers, distributors, and retail partners in Kenya—tailored to your product line and goals.

What We Deliver:

• Week 1: Define your ideal distributor profile
• Week 2: Provide a longlist of 20–30 potential partners
• Weeks 3–4: Deliver a vetted shortlist of 6–8 best-fit candidates
• Week 4: Share your product profiles with importers and gather feedback
• Week 5: Conduct virtual interviews and assess importer interest
• Month 2: Facilitate match-making meetings
• Month 3: Support onboarding and commercial negotiations
• By Month 6: Deliver a final report with outcomes and next-step recommendations

Ideal for first-time exporters, specialty F&B brands, and global suppliers aiming to succeed in Kenya’s food distribution market.

Who Is This For?

• Exporters of packaged food, beverages, and commodities
• Food and drink manufacturers entering African markets
• Gourmet and specialty product suppliers
• Sales teams seeking verified B2B leads
• International trading companies sourcing importer databases

SCA-Partner – Connecting Food & Beverage Brands with the Right Distribution Partners in Kenya and Across Africa.