According to a recent report, the Kenyan mushroom market is set to grow in value from US$35.08bn this year to US$59.48bn in 2021. Thanks to the rising consumer awareness about health benefits of mushrooms, and advancements in packaging technologies to increase the shelf life of mushrooms.
It only takes 2 months for button mushrooms to mature. A farmer can sell one kilogram at Sh 600 to consumers and this translates to 1.2 million KSHs in revenue. In Kenya, mushrooms can be purchased in the major supermarkets outlets at prices between e.g. 400 to Ksh 600 a kilo. However, the price from individual sellers is better at Sh500 a kilo.
Here are some of the mushroom buyers in Kenya.
1. Mushroom Blue Kenya
Contact : +254 774 187905
2. Richmum International Ltd
Contact : +254 739 262 001 / richmumbasa@gmail.com
3. Mushrooms by ANNE Kimathi
Contact : 0721 443198
4. Mushroom Guru Kenya
Contact : 0731 079150
5. Jolin Farm
Contact : 0705 880312
6. ELIMA Mushroom
Contact : 0725 498252
7. Mushrooms Kenya
Contact : 0705 210033
8. WEGA Mushrooms
Contact : 0789 513420
9. DimJim Mushrooms
Contact : 0736 232478
10. Syenta Mushroom Enterprise
Contact : 0710 451454
11. Icara Farms
Contact : +254 722 285 017
12. Grand African mushrooms
Contact : 0712 244692
13. High Garden Mushrooms
Contact : 0717 225431
14. Mama’s Mushrooms
Contact : 0719 221707
15. Mush-tech mushrooms
Contact : 0716 867422
The highest demand for mushrooms in Kenya is in Nairobi. They are majorly grown in towns like Eldoret, Kisii and Kericho and are transported to Nairobi for sale.
