Top Nut Processing and Export Companies in Kenya

Kenya has emerged as a key player in the global nut industry, thanks to its growing base of smallholder farmers and innovative agro-processors. The country primarily focuses on macadamia nuts, cashew nuts, and peanuts, with several companies now certified to process and export these products to both local and international markets.

This guide offers an updated list of licensed and active nut processing companies in Kenya as of 2025. These firms are at the forefront of producing, packaging, and distributing high-quality nuts while contributing significantly to Kenya’s export earnings.

List of Leading Nut Companies in Kenya

1. Jungle Nuts Ltd

Products: Organic macadamia, cashew nuts, avocado oil, and macadamia oil
Location: Thika
Contact: 020 514 2800
Email: [email protected]

2. Afrimac Nut Company Ltd

Specialization: Macadamia nuts & macadamia oil for export
Location: Maragua, along Kenol–Murang’a Road
Contact: 0723 706 358
Email: [email protected]

3. Kenya Nut Company

Established: 1972
Brands: Nutfields, Out of Africa
Products: Organic macadamia, cashew nuts, coffee, chocolates
Location: Thika
Contact: 020 221 8200
Email: [email protected]

4. Privamnuts EPZ Kenya Ltd

Specialization: Macadamia nut processing and export
Location: Muthatari, Siakago Road, Embu
Contacts: 0709 765 000 / 0709 765 257

5. Eureka Nuts Ltd

Established: 2015
Products: Macadamia, cashew nuts, peanuts (local distribution)
Location: Athi 55 Building, Sabaki, Mombasa Road
Contacts: 0792 002 891 / 0729 002 890
Email: [email protected]

6. Afri-China International Ltd

Founded: 2004
Focus: Export-quality macadamia nuts
Contact: 0716 510 222
Email: [email protected]

7. Hannjonuts Ltd

Established: 2016
Specialization: High-grade macadamia nuts for international export
Contact: 0746 490 746
Email: [email protected]

8. Meru Equatorial Nuts Ltd

Operations: Buys in-shell macadamia, processes, cracks, and packages for export
Contacts: 0721 760 109 / 0722 346 837

9. Wondernut International Ltd

Products: Premium macadamia kernels for food manufacturers
Location: Athi River
Contacts: 0722 713 075 / 0733 606 707

10. Equatorial Nut Processors Ltd

Scope: Agro-processor of nuts, fortified foods, and cotton
Location: Maragua
Contacts: 020 804 3083 / 020 375 3122
Email: [email protected]

11. Sagana Nuts Ltd

Focus: Processing and exporting macadamia nuts
Location: Sagana Town
Contact: 0727 819 332
Email: [email protected]

12. Paem Company Ltd

Specialty: Sustainable macadamia processing for export
Location: Industrial Area, Thika
Contact: 0672 220 447
Email: [email protected]

13. Superfine Africa Nuts Ltd

Core Business: Processing and exporting macadamia products
Location: Thika
Contact: 0799 000 606
Email: [email protected]

14. Kakuzi Ltd

Brand: Maclands – Largest macadamia brand in Africa
Other Products: Avocados, tea, livestock
Contacts: 0722 205 895 / 0722 205 896
Email: [email protected]

15. Exotic EPZ Ltd

Profile: A premier macadamia exporter supporting local farmers
Location: Sameer Industrial Park, Enterprise Road, Nairobi
Contact: 0792 963 890
Email: [email protected]

16. Sasini Nuts (Sasini PLC)

Product Lines: Macadamia, tea, coffee, avocado, dairy
Contact: 020 334 2166
Email: [email protected]

17. Cashewland Ltd

Specialty: Cashew nut procurement, processing, and packaging
Location: Kilifi
Email: [email protected]

Final Thoughts

Kenya’s nut processing sector continues to grow steadily, driven by demand in both domestic and international markets. These companies are not only boosting Kenya’s export revenues but also creating sustainable livelihoods for thousands of smallholder farmers across the country. Whether you’re an investor, buyer, or farmer, understanding the key players in this industry can help guide your next move in Kenya’s agribusiness space.