> In 2024 Kenya produced 213 t of asparagus, the 40th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 78%.

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# Asparagus production in Kenya

In 2024 Kenya produced 213 t of asparagus, the 40th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 78%. The record was 560 t in 2015. Area harvested: 41 ha, yield 5.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.

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Production, 2024213 t
World rank40 of 47
10-year change+78%
Record560 t2015

## Asparagus in Kenya, 1994–2024 (tonnes)

## Kenya compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%0.00% in 2014
Yield, t/ha5.2world 5.7 (−8.5%)
kg per person0.00world 1.09
10-year change+78%world +12%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 38 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/sweden/) | 260 | 0.00% |
| 39 | [Portugal](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/portugal/) | 250 | 0.00% |
| 40 | **Kenya** | 213 | 0.00% |
| 41 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/costa-rica/) | 134 | 0.00% |
| 42 | [Israel](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/israel/) | 108 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 47 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/)

### Map of world production of asparagus

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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 | 213 | +326% | 41 | 5.20 |
| 2023 | 50 | −88% | 10 | 5.00 |
| 2022 | 400 | +17% | 70 | 5.71 |
| 2021 | 341 | 0.0% | 59 | 5.78 |
| 2020 | 341 | −15% | 58 | 5.88 |
| 2019 | 401 | −9.1% | 67 | 5.99 |
| 2018 | 441 | +22% | 70 | 6.30 |
| 2017 | 361 | −10% | 58 | 6.22 |
| 2016 | 402 | −28% | 72 | 5.58 |
| 2015 | 560 | +367% | 80 | 7.00 |
| 2014 | 120 | −39% | 22 | 5.45 |
| 2013 | 197 | +33% | 33 | 5.97 |
| 2012 | 148 | −22% | 20 | 7.40 |
| 2011 | 189 | +1.6% | 29 | 6.52 |
| 2010 | 186 | −7.5% | 28 | 6.64 |
| 2009 | 201 | +1.5% | 32 | 6.28 |
| 2008 | 198 | −24% | 32 | 6.19 |
| 2007 | 262 | +25% | 37 | 7.08 |
| 2006 | 210 | +8.8% | 34 | 6.18 |
| 2005 | 193 | +29% | 34 | 5.68 |
| 2004 | 150 | +1,150% | 30 | 5.00 |
| 2003 | 12 | −91% | 6 | 2.00 |
| 2002 | 140 | +20% | 35 | 4.00 |
| 2001 | 117 | −59% | 29 | 4.03 |
| 2000 | 284 | −8.4% | 28 | 10.14 |
| 1999 | 310 | +148% | 35 | 8.86 |
| 1998 | 125 | +1,150% | 25 | 5.00 |
| 1997 | 10 | −93% | 2 | 5.00 |
| 1996 | 150 | −67% | 20 | 7.50 |
| 1995 | 450 | +4.7% | 40 | 11.25 |
| 1994 | 430 | — | 43 | 10.00 |

## Trade, 2024

Exports13 t USD 72,000
Exporter rank40 of 72
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](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of asparagus in Kenya?

Kenya produced 213 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of asparagus?

Kenya ranked 40th of 47 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 87.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of asparagus in Kenya changed?

It rose by 78% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +12% for the world. The record was 560 t in 2015.

### What is the yield of asparagus in Kenya?

5.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (213 t from 41 ha), against a world average of 5.7 t/ha.

### Does Kenya export or import asparagus?

In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 13 t (USD 72,000) and no imports, 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 imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/china/)[Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/peru/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/germany/)[Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/italy/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/spain/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/united-states/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/france/)[Japan](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/japan/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/thailand/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/iran/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/poland/)
[All countries producing asparagus](https://husfarm.com/production/asparagus/)

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[Agricultural production in Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/country/kenya/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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