Cream, fresh production in Kenya
In 2023 Kenya produced 28,274 t of cream, fresh, the 27th largest in the world (0.76% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 26%. The record was 28,426 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 28,274 t
- World rank
- 27 of 67
- 10-year change
- +26%
- Record
- 28,426 t
- 2022
Cream, fresh in Kenya, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.76%
- 0.65% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +26%
- world +7.8%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | United States | 28,641 | 0.77% |
| 26 | Iran | 28,440 | 0.77% |
| 27 | Kenya | 28,274 | 0.76% |
| 28 | Tunisia | 26,475 | 0.71% |
| 29 | Portugal | 25,730 | 0.69% |
Map of world production of cream, fresh
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 28,274 | −0.5% |
| 2022 | 28,426 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 27,772 | +14% |
| 2020 | 24,340 | −0.2% |
| 2019 | 24,397 | +6.3% |
| 2018 | 22,953 | +7.2% |
| 2017 | 21,421 | −12% |
| 2016 | 24,307 | +19% |
| 2015 | 20,434 | −6.7% |
| 2014 | 21,892 | −2.3% |
| 2013 | 22,397 | −2.4% |
| 2012 | 22,949 | −0.4% |
| 2011 | 23,043 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 22,357 | +3.5% |
| 2009 | 21,600 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 21,600 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 21,600 | +98% |
| 2006 | 10,890 | +303% |
| 2005 | 2,700 | +50% |
| 2004 | 1,800 | +471% |
| 2003 | 315 | +600% |
| 2002 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1998 | 45 | −29% |
| 1997 | 63 | 0.0% |
| 1996 | 63 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 63 | −22% |
| 1994 | 81 | −18% |
| 1993 | 99 | +57% |
| 1992 | 63 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 63 | +17% |
| 1990 | 54 | +20% |
| 1989 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1988 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 45 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 104 t USD 99,000
- Exporter rank
- 52 of 69
- Imports
- 13 t USD 58,000
- Importer rank
- 135 of 150
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 cream, fresh in Kenya?
Kenya produced 28,274 t in 2023, 0.76% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of cream, fresh?
Kenya ranked 27th of 67 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Germany with 14.0% of the world total.
How has the production of cream, fresh in Kenya changed?
It rose by 26% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +7.8% for the world. The record was 28,426 t in 2022.
Does Kenya export or import cream, fresh?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 104 t (USD 99,000) and imports of 13 t (USD 58,000), 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 2023 figure for Kenya is imputed 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.

