South Africa dominates its trade relationship with Kenya

The relationship between Kenya and South Africa seems to be blossoming as trade between both countries, particularly on the side of South Africa, strengthens. A recent report showed that Kenya’s imports from South Africa increased significantly, while South Africa’s imports from Kenya declined. This new development further tilted the trade balance in South Africa’s favor. Kenya’s imports from South Africa soared by 28.3% in 2023.Iron and steel topped the list of South Africa’s exports to Kenya.However, Kenya’s exports to South Africa declined by 16%.As seen in the Kenyan business news platform…