Building Africa's avocado oil brand, from Kenya.
Imara is Swahili for strong. It is the word we chose to describe what we want to leave behind: a quietly confident African brand of avocado oil that holds its own on any shelf in the world.
A modern Kenyan producer, refiner and bottler.
Imara Avocado Factory began with a simple conviction. Kenya grows some of the finest Hass avocados in the world, yet most of that value has historically left the continent before it could become a finished product. We set out to change that — to press, refine and bottle premium avocado oil here, with the rigour of a global manufacturer and the care of a small craft producer.
From our facility in Thika, we work directly with smallholder farmers, run a clean mechanical extraction line, operate our own avocado oil refinery, and bottle finished product for our own label and for partner brands around the world. Every drop is traceable, every batch is certified, and nothing is rushed.
Transparency
Every batch is documented from grove to bottle. We tell the truth about origin, process and standards.
Sustainable sourcing
We source directly from smallholder farmers and pay fairly and on time. Strong farms make strong oil.
Precision
Quiet engineering and careful operators. We treat oil like the natural product it is.
Common questions
What does 'Imara' mean?
Imara is Swahili for 'strong'. It captures our intent: a calm, durable Kenyan brand of avocado oil built to stand alongside any in the world.
Where is Imara based?
Our factory is in Thika, Kiambu County, Kenya. We source Hass avocados from smallholder farmers across the country's avocado belt.
Do you supply internationally?
Yes. We export crude and refined avocado oil from the port of Mombasa, with full export documentation and quality certifications.