Kenya Fresh Lemon
Kenya’s fresh lemon export market centers on key destinations like the United Arab Emirates and Rwanda, with production forecasted near 39,770 metric tons. Export shipments operate under strict quality and handling guidelines
Description
Quality and Physical Requirements
- Appearance: Clean, sound, free of rotting, abnormal external moisture, foreign smell, or bruising.
- Maturity & Color: Light green to yellow coloring (60–70% maturity index) is accepted provided it meets minimum juice thresholds.
- Juice Content: Minimum of 20% juice content conforming to international citrus guidelines.
- Sizing & Uniformity: Consistent sizing per package; uniform variety, origin, and degree of ripeness
Packaging and Handling
- Containers: New, clean, food-safe, well-ventilated boxes or trays strong enough to handle stacking and transport.
- Retail Options: Cardboard trays with overwrap, net bags (500g–2kg), or flow packs.
- Cold Chain: Pre-cooled and stored in temperature-controlled pack-houses before dispatch
Regulatory and Compliance
- HCD License: Exporters must hold a valid Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) export license.
- KEPHIS Inspection: Consignments require a Phytosanitary Certificate issued after inspection by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS).
- Standard Documentation: Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list, and customs declarations
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