Kenya, located in East African, is the third largest producing area of macadamia nuts in the world. In Kenya, growers planted some macadamia trees in the past only to cover the coffee bushes. Kenya has been famous for its Arabica coffee since ever, but in recent years, as the reputation of the coffee planting 'supporting role' has increased in the world, the price has doubled this year.

The price of macadamia nut with shell has been rising all the way from 70 shillings in the early December 2017 to 180 shillings (about $1.80) per kilogram this season, which is likely to reach 200 shillings. In contrast, beans of many coffee growers worth 0.55 dollars per kilogram, which is at a loss. Last year, Kenya's macadamia nuts yield hit the record, and the good profit drive the growers to abandon coffee bean planting and attach more energy on macadamia nuts.

Coffee bean yield in Kenya declined from 130 thousand tons in 1989 to 38620 tons in 2017 due to continuous improper administration of industrial supervision agencies, while the macadamia nut yield increased 5%, which stood at 41614 tons in 2017, increased over 20% in the previous two years, and is expected to increase in future.