For decades, avocado oil was associated with a handful of producing countries. That picture is changing. Africa, and East Africa in particular, has emerged as one of the most exciting new origins for premium avocado oil — driven by ideal growing conditions, a growing base of skilled producers and a younger generation of brands building world-class facilities on the continent.
Kenya leads the way. With Hass avocados that match the quality of any global producer, modern factories operating to international certification standards, and direct sea access through the port of Mombasa, Kenyan avocado oil is increasingly the choice of food brands and cosmetic formulators around the world.
What makes the African opportunity distinct is the chance to keep more of the value chain within the continent. Refining and bottling here — rather than exporting only crude oil — supports African workers, supports African logistics, and gives the world genuinely African-made avocado oil brands.
Imara was built around this conviction. We are proud to be part of a generation of African producers showing what is possible when modern manufacturing, careful sourcing and patient brand-building meet on the same continent.