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popat
#1 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2016 8:40:42 PM
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Anybody who has done this.Am planning to get into this business and I need experienced exporters to tell me what to expect.The worst that may come my way....
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UpcomingPaperChaser
#2 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2016 11:25:13 PM
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Am no an expert here but perhaps there are some concerns worth noting:

1. The quality of your produce. I hear that the European markets like organic stuff so, your fruits must be organic. I dont think Arabs are concerned much about that.

2. These are perishable goods. what are your plans of ensuring that the produce gets to the intended final consumer in the requierd state? will you use special containers?

3. research on export cartels in nairobi.

4. how steady is your supply?
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enyands
#3 Posted : Sunday, February 28, 2016 11:45:50 PM
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popat wrote:
Anybody who has done this.Am planning to get into this business and I need experienced exporters to tell me what to expect.The worst that may come my way....



I think it's good thing .one thing I like about the fruits is that it takes awhile for them to ripe. Something like ovacado can take a week or so .better than flowers or vegetables .I would do my research about mainly cartels . A buddy is doing bananas to Europe. His major hurdle was cartels in the field .best of luck
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popat
#4 Posted : Monday, February 29, 2016 9:44:31 AM
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UpcomingPaperChaser wrote:
Am no an expert here but perhaps there are some concerns worth noting:

1. The quality of your produce. I hear that the European markets like organic stuff so, your fruits must be organic. I dont think Arabs are concerned much about that.I plan to do Dubai to start with then expand to other markets.

2. These are perishable goods. what are your plans of ensuring that the produce gets to the intended final consumer in the requierd state? will you use special containers?You use refrigerated containers or Air.

3. research on export cartels in nairobi. This appears to be the major challenge but am in talk with a few suppliers who look promising.

4. how steady is your supply?
This depend with the season.
Thanks for your valuable advise.
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kysse
#5 Posted : Tuesday, March 01, 2016 11:23:02 PM
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1.Identify your buyers and insist on upfront payment before you ship.Many perishable exporters have burnt their fingers due to non payment by buyers.Middle East is notorious.

2.Get the price for shipping the cargo.I can advise the best shipping line for reefers to Europe and Middle east.

3.Transport to Mombasa by road is at night when temp.are low.

4.Must have a phytosanitary cert.alongside other export docs.

5.Once in Mombasa they are stuffed into reefers and plugged to maintain desired temp.

6.Of most importance ensure your avocados arrive Mombasa before cut off time for shipping.Perishable don't stay at the port for rolling over to next vessel.Timing is key.

7.Keep samples as test.The samples must be stored under same temp.as the one used in the reefer container throughout the duration of transport.That will help you monitor the condition of your avocados till they arrive.

8.Get marine insurance just in case of eventualities.

9.There's a way avocados destined for export market are plucked from the trees to make them desirable.The farmers undergo training by the shipping experts.Don't stress as not all have been trained.

10.Be a registered exporter with activated PIN to avoid delays during export customs processing.

11.Avocados and Mangoes are seasonal.Maximise on this.

What else you need to know?
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hardwood
#6 Posted : Wednesday, March 02, 2016 7:41:39 AM
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kysse wrote:
1.Identify your buyers and insist on upfront payment before you ship.Many perishable exporters have burnt their fingers due to non payment by buyers.Middle East is notorious.

2.Get the price for shipping the cargo.I can advise the best shipping line for reefers to Europe and Middle east.

3.Transport to Mombasa by road is at night when temp.are low.

4.Must have a phytosanitary cert.alongside other export docs.

5.Once in Mombasa they are stuffed into reefers and plugged to maintain desired temp.

6.Of most importance ensure your avocados arrive Mombasa before cut off time for shipping.Perishable don't stay at the port for rolling over to next vessel.Timing is key.

7.Keep samples as test.The samples must be stored under same temp.as the one used in the reefer container throughout the duration of transport.That will help you monitor the condition of your avocados till they arrive.

8.Get marine insurance just in case of eventualities.

9.There's a way avocados destined for export market are plucked from the trees to make them desirable.The farmers undergo training by the shipping experts.Don't stress as not all have been trained.

10.Be a registered exporter with activated PIN to avoid delays during export customs processing.

11.Avocados and Mangoes are seasonal.Maximise on this.

What else you need to know?





Kudos kysse, very nice info. Exports are growing.

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popat
#7 Posted : Wednesday, March 02, 2016 10:25:13 AM
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kysse wrote:
1.Identify your buyers and insist on upfront payment before you ship.Many perishable exporters have burnt their fingers due to non payment by buyers.Middle East is notorious.

2.Get the price for shipping the cargo.I can advise the best shipping line for reefers to Europe and Middle east.

3.Transport to Mombasa by road is at night when temp.are low.

4.Must have a phytosanitary cert.alongside other export docs.

5.Once in Mombasa they are stuffed into reefers and plugged to maintain desired temp.

6.Of most importance ensure your avocados arrive Mombasa before cut off time for shipping.Perishable don't stay at the port for rolling over to next vessel.Timing is key.

7.Keep samples as test.The samples must be stored under same temp.as the one used in the reefer container throughout the duration of transport.That will help you monitor the condition of your avocados till they arrive.

8.Get marine insurance just in case of eventualities.

9.There's a way avocados destined for export market are plucked from the trees to make them desirable.The farmers undergo training by the shipping experts.Don't stress as not all have been trained.

10.Be a registered exporter with activated PIN to avoid delays during export customs processing.

11.Avocados and Mangoes are seasonal.Maximise on this.

What else you need to know?




@Kysse.Thanks a million for the invaluable info.If you don't mind we can talk more via topgradeoptions@gmail.com
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majimaji
#8 Posted : Wednesday, March 02, 2016 10:38:26 AM
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Talk to kenya horticultural exporters ltd, off enterprise rd, nairobi
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kysse
#9 Posted : Wednesday, March 02, 2016 6:23:19 PM
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Will e-mail you Hardwood.
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kaka2za
#10 Posted : Wednesday, March 02, 2016 6:30:15 PM
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kysse wrote:
Will e-mail you Hardwood.


Correction: e-mail @Popat not mbao ngumu.
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