Trade Exceeded $460.2 Million
Foreign trade in goods between the Eurasian Economic Union member states and Kenya exceeded $460.2 million in 2025. The total increased by 8.8% over the preceding five-year period.
The figures were presented by Eurasian Economic Commission Board Chairman Bakytzhan Sagintayev during an August 19 meeting with Kenya’s Ambassador to Russia, Peter Mutuku Mathuki, at the EEC headquarters.
“In January–May 2026, trade increased more than twofold compared with the same period of 2025,” Sagintayev said.
The figures were published by the Eurasian Economic Commission.
Growth Accelerated in Early 2026
The 8.8% increase over five years indicates gradual expansion in economic relations. However, the more than twofold year-on-year rise recorded during the first five months of 2026 points to a much faster pace of growth.
The EEC has not disclosed the absolute January–May trade value, the balance between exports and imports, or the main product categories responsible for the increase. It is therefore not yet possible to determine how much each EAEU member state or commodity group contributed.
The EAEU brings together Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. Kenya is increasingly viewed as a promising trade partner for the bloc in East Africa.
EAEU Expands Engagement With Africa
Sagintayev and Mathuki discussed the current state of bilateral trade and opportunities for further economic cooperation. Particular attention was given to the EEC’s engagement with the African Union and regional integration organizations.
The work forms part of an EAEU action plan supporting trade and economic cooperation with selected African countries, regional blocs and development institutions through 2027.
Both sides confirmed their interest in expanding commercial ties. No separate trade agreement, tariff preference or new customs arrangement was announced following the meeting.
Rising Trade Could Support Logistics Demand
Faster trade growth could create additional demand for maritime and air freight, warehousing, customs clearance and cargo distribution services in East Africa.
Maintaining this momentum will require predictable transport connections, closer links between exporters and importers, and more efficient trade procedures. Harmonizing documentation, certification and customs requirements will be particularly important for companies seeking to develop regular supply chains between the two markets.
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