Karen, Nairobi
Opening : Mon-Fri 08:30 – 17:00
Unifying Africa’s Dairy Sector
for a Sustainable Future
Policy Advocacy
Influencing regional policies to create enabling environments
Market Development
Promoting intra-African and international trade in dairy
Capacity Building
Training and technical support for farmers and businesses
Research & Innovation
Promoting data-driven decision-making in the dairy sector
who we are
about us
The Eastern and Southern Africa Dairy Association (ESADA) is the premier regional platform representing the dairy industry across 13 African countries. We promote collaboration, innovation, and investment to strengthen dairy value chains and improve livelihoods.
Founded in 2004, ESADA champions the transformation of Africa’s dairy sector by representing private sector stakeholders across the Eastern and Southern Africa region. We serve as a hub for knowledge sharing, advocacy, and cross-border collaboration.
african dairy at a glance
65 Billion Litres
estimated milk production in 2024
> 80 Million
dairy-producing households
US$ 61.7 Billion
estimated value of the African dairy market
500 Million Litres
dairy exports in 2024
> 20 Million
jobs attributed to the dairy sector
approx. 2%
global market share
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