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Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters Limited is a farmer-owned cooperative that works closely with farmer cooperative societies across Kenya to connect global buyers with high-quality, ethically sourced coffee. Through transparent sourcing, rigorous quality control, and cooperative-led trade, we deliver coffee that supports farming communities while meeting the expectations of discerning importers and roasters.

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Aligned with Kenyan and international coffee regulations.

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Years of export experience
Who we are

About us

Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters Limited (KCCE), trading under the registered trademark KENCAFFEE Export, is a farmer-owned national cooperative representing coffee societies across Kenya’s thirty-three (33) coffee-growing regions. Its mandate is to bring structure, transparency, and professionalism to coffee marketing and export, ensuring that Kenyan coffee reaches global markets with its quality, origin, and integrity fully preserved.

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Cooperative-Led Sourcing:

We represent farmer institutions, not individual interests. Ensuring fairness, accountability, and shared value.

Quality-Focused Processes:

From wet mills to export, quality control is embedded at every stage of handling and trade.

Transparency & Traceability

Clear sourcing, documented processes, and open communication with buyers.

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Years of export experience

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Countries we export to

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Coffee Co-operative Societies

What makes Kenyan coffee Stand out

Kenyan coffee from Farm to Cup

Kenyan coffee is globally known for its bright intense flavour with notes of blackcurrant, citrus and other tropical fruits. Grown at high altitudes in fertile volcanic soils and processed through well-managed wet mills, each lot reflects its regional origin and careful handling. At KCCE, we offer direct access to these coffees while offering buyers clarity, traceability, and consistency.

Distinctive Flavor Profiles

Bright acidity, full body and complex notes shaped by altitude, soil, and varietal.

Structured Processing Standards

Hand-picked cherries, washed, natural, special process & export preparation.

Reliable Warehousing &
End-to-end Logistics

Seamlessly & consistently ensuring coffee gets to the buyer on time.

FROM FARM TO CUP

THE KCCE JOURNEY

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Ethical Sourcing at Origin

Coffee is grown by smallholder farmers. KCCE works through organized cooperative societies and wet mills that support farmers directly in sustainable farming & cherry processing. .

By directly working with  cooperatives and wet mills, KCCE ensures that coffee entering the value chain has been sourced ethically, its traceable to origin and adheres to global sustainability measures.

Curated for export

Once delivered to the wet mill, coffee is meticulously hand-sorted pulped , fermented, washed, and dried. Other processes such as natural, anaerobic natural, honey, double and extra long fermentation processes are also prepared for the niche markets. At KCCE coffee is warehoused, sampled and offered to international buyers for direct export through in-house cupping sessions or couriered samples.
Direct-export contracted coffees are gravity separated, colour sorted and handpicked to buyer requirements and international standards. Clear traceability & quality assurance standards are adhered to.

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Delivered to Global Markets

KCCE manages the export process. This includes warehousing, export preparation and packaging with waterproof lining or vacuum packs. We also facilitate end-to-end export documentation, facilitating phytosanitary certification, International Certificate of Origin (ICO), and coordination with port and revenue authorities.

KCCE oversee logistics, warehousing, and shipment tracking to ensure that coffee moves efficiently from origin to destination. By maintaining involvement until the point of export, this provides buyers with transparency, reliability, and clear communication throughout the transaction.

Explore how KCCE supports transparency & fair trade

Working with Kenya Co-operative  Coffee Exporters Limited means partnering with a national  cooperative that understands the realities of coffee production, processing, handling and the expectations of international buyers. We combine deep local knowledge with structured export systems to deliver coffee that is reliable, ethically sourced, and ready for global markets.

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KCCE faqs and answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Kenya Co-operative Coffee Exporters (KCCE) is a national, farmer-owned cooperative established in 2009. We represent cooperative societies and wet mills across Kenya and are responsible for marketing, quality assurance, and exporting coffee to both local and international markets.

We export green Arabica coffee across three main categories: specialty and commodity coffees.
Within these categories, our coffees are prepared and classified using recognized Kenyan grading standards, including AA, AB, PB, and related grades, based on bean size, density, and quality.

Quality assurance is handled through structured grading, careful handling at wet mills, lot separation, and oversight by our commercial and quality assurance teams. Coffees are prepared in line with international export standards before being marketed or shipped.

Yes. KCCE operates in full compliance with Kenyan coffee regulations and international export requirements. We facilitate end-to-end export documentation, including phytosanitary certificates, ICO export certificates, and all other necessary approvals. Our operations are further supported by key international and sustainability certifications, including FDA registration, Rainforest Alliance (RA), and Fairtrade (FLO) certification.

Buyers choose KCCE for reliable export execution, consistent coffee preparation, and clear traceability from origin to shipment. Our operations are guided by ethical sourcing practices and disciplined quality control, giving importers confidence in both the coffee and the supply chain behind it.

Yes. Coffee marketed through KCCE is traceable to the cooperative and wet mill level. Documentation and lot separation ensure buyers can understand origin, processing method, and quality classification.

KCCE supplies coffee to both local and international markets, serving buyers and roasters across Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia and other global coffee destinations through established export channels.

Yes. KCCE supports sustainability and farmer welfare through internationally recognized certifications, including Rainforest Alliance (RA), Fairtrade (FLO), and FDA registration. These certifications reinforce our commitment to environmentally responsible production, ethical trade practices, and compliance with global standards, while supporting long-term sustainability for cooperatives and farming communities.

Interested buyers can reach out through our contact channels to request coffee information, discuss sourcing needs, or explore potential partnerships. Our team provides clear documentation and guidance throughout the engagement process.

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