Apricots production in Kenya
In 2024 Kenya produced 83 t of apricots, the 64th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 84 t in 2020. Area harvested: 19 ha, yield 4.4 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 83 t
- World rank
- 64 of 66
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 84 t
- 2020
Apricots in Kenya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.4
- world 7.0 (−38%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 0.56
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +38%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62 | Ecuador | 359 | 0.01% |
| 63 | Slovenia | 290 | 0.01% |
| 64 | Kenya | 83 | 0.00% |
| 65 | Zimbabwe | 46 | 0.00% |
| 66 | Bhutan | 31 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of apricots
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 83 | −1.2% | 19 | 4.37 |
| 2023 | 84 | 0.0% | 19 | 4.42 |
| 2022 | 84 | +1.2% | 19 | 4.42 |
| 2021 | 83 | −1.2% | 19 | 4.37 |
| 2020 | 84 | +1.2% | 18 | 4.67 |
| 2019 | 83 | +1.2% | 19 | 4.37 |
| 2018 | 82 | +1.2% | 18 | 4.56 |
| 2017 | 81 | 0.0% | 18 | 4.50 |
| 2016 | 81 | +3.8% | 17 | 4.76 |
| 2015 | 78 | +5.4% | 17 | 4.59 |
| 2014 | 74 | +5.7% | 15 | 4.93 |
| 2013 | 70 | 0.0% | 15 | 4.67 |
| 2012 | 70 | −5.4% | 14 | 5.00 |
| 2011 | 74 | −1.3% | 14 | 5.29 |
| 2010 | 75 | 0.0% | 14 | 5.36 |
| 2009 | 75 | −5.1% | 14 | 5.36 |
| 2008 | 79 | +11% | 14 | 5.64 |
| 2007 | 71 | +7.6% | 12 | 5.92 |
| 2006 | 66 | +10% | 11 | 6.00 |
| 2005 | 60 | −3.2% | 10 | 6.00 |
| 2004 | 62 | −1.6% | 10 | 6.20 |
| 2003 | 63 | −1.6% | 10 | 6.30 |
| 2002 | 64 | +6.7% | 10 | 6.40 |
| 2001 | 60 | −7.7% | 10 | 6.00 |
| 2000 | 65 | +400% | 8 | 8.13 |
| 1999 | 13 | −7.1% | 2 | 6.50 |
| 1998 | 14 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.00 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.00 |
| 1996 | 14 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.00 |
| 1995 | 14 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.00 |
| 1994 | 14 | −6.7% | 2 | 7.00 |
| 1993 | 15 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.50 |
| 1992 | 15 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.50 |
| 1991 | 15 | 0.0% | 2 | 7.50 |
| 1990 | 15 | +50% | 2 | 7.50 |
| 1989 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1988 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1986 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1985 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1984 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1983 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1982 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1981 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1980 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1979 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1978 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1977 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1976 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1975 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1974 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1973 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1972 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1971 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1970 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1969 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1968 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1967 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1966 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1965 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1964 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1963 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1962 | 10 | 0.0% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1961 | 10 | — | 2 | 5.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 4 t USD 9,000
- Importer rank
- 89 of 113
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of apricots in Kenya?
Kenya produced 83 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of apricots?
Kenya ranked 64th of 66 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Turkey with 27.6% of the world total.
How has the production of apricots in Kenya changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +38% for the world. The record was 84 t in 2020.
What is the yield of apricots in Kenya?
4.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (83 t from 19 ha), against a world average of 7.0 t/ha.
Does Kenya export or import apricots?
In 2024 Kenya reported no exports and imports of 4 t (USD 9,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Kenya is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.