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MARKUP, Growing
Agri-Export Markets

Linking SMEs to Export Markets

This campaign is aimed at linking small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in exporting agricultural products within the East African Community (EAC) and beyond to market information, tools and success stories to maximise available trade opportunities.
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  • A regional development initiative that provides support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East African Community (EAC).

    The Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) aims to increase exports of agribusiness and horticultural products and promote regional integration and access to the European market.
  • A regional development initiative that provides support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East African Community (EAC).

    The Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) aims to increase exports of agribusiness and horticultural products and promote regional integration and access to the European market.
  • A regional development initiative that provides support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the East African Community (EAC).

    The Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP) aims to increase exports of agribusiness and horticultural products and promote regional integration and access to the European market.
Co-funded by the
European Union
East African Community

MARKUP assists small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda by targeting specific agricultural commodities (i.e. avocado, cocoa, coffee, spices, tea and horticulture).

Interventions focus on:

  • The identification and elimination of barriers to trade
  • Improving competitiveness
  • Strengthening of value addition
  • Ensuring compliance with international regulations and standards
  • Providing access to trade finance
  • Supporting the identification of opportunities for trade and foreign direct investments