FAOSTAT · 1986–1990

Areca nuts production in Kenya

In 1990 Kenya produced 105 t of areca nuts. This is the highest figure on record.

The 1990 figure is imputed by FAO.

Today’s prices Market prices in Kenya

Production, 1990: 105 t
World rank: —
10-year change: —
Record: 105 t; 1990

Areca nuts in Kenya, 1986–1990 (tonnes)

By year

Year	Tonnes	Change
1990	105	+5.0%
1989	100	0.0%
1988	100	0.0%
1987	100	0.0%
1986	100	—

Other large producers

India Bangladesh Myanmar Taiwan Indonesia Sri Lanka Thailand Nepal Bhutan Malaysia Maldives

All countries producing areca nuts

Other products of Kenya

Sugar cane Cow milk Maize Tea leaves Potatoes Bananas Cassava Camel milk Cabbages Beans, dry Sweet potatoes Skim milk of cows

Agricultural production in Kenya

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.