bird TenX: 10 major horticultural exports from Africa
AGRICULTURE is a central part of Africa’s economy, accounting for up to 35% of the continent’s GDP. Apart from trade in cash crops, the horticulture subsector is witnessing growth in a range of horticultural products, filling supply gaps in global markets. Here are some of the 10 major horticultural export products Africa supplies to global markets. 1. Cut flowersThe global cut flower trade is a crucial export sector for several African nations. Kenya and Ethiopia stand out, ranking in the top 10 global exporters, according to the World Atlas. Last year, individual government reports showed the two exported 134,000 and…