Margarine and shortening production in Kenya
In 2023 Kenya produced 371,024 t of margarine and shortening, the 8th largest in the world (2.82% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. The record was 499,968 t in 2020.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 371,024 t
- World rank
- 8 of 94
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 499,968 t
- 2020
Margarine and shortening in Kenya, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 2.8%
- 2.1% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +3.6%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Russia | 462,550 | 3.5% |
| 7 | India | 445,000 | 3.4% |
| 8 | Kenya | 371,024 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Belgium | 336,802 | 2.6% |
| 10 | Germany | 324,000 | 2.5% |
Map of world production of margarine and shortening
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 371,024 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | 357,516 | −7.3% |
| 2021 | 385,703 | −23% |
| 2020 | 499,968 | +26% |
| 2019 | 395,375 | +16% |
| 2018 | 341,937 | −10% |
| 2017 | 381,961 | +231% |
| 2016 | 115,244 | −15% |
| 2015 | 135,225 | +25% |
| 2014 | 107,961 | −60% |
| 2013 | 272,049 | +191% |
| 2012 | 93,552 | +20% |
| 2011 | 77,993 | −67% |
| 2010 | 233,143 | +16% |
| 2009 | 200,880 | +13% |
| 2008 | 178,560 | +14% |
| 2007 | 156,240 | +2.9% |
| 2006 | 151,776 | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 150,660 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 150,660 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 150,660 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 150,660 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 150,660 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 150,660 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 150,660 | +17% |
| 1998 | 128,340 | −9.4% |
| 1997 | 141,732 | +1.6% |
| 1996 | 139,500 | +4.2% |
| 1995 | 133,920 | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 125,400 | +16% |
| 1993 | 108,300 | −5.0% |
| 1992 | 114,000 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 114,000 | +11% |
| 1990 | 102,600 | +20% |
| 1989 | 85,500 | +10% |
| 1988 | 77,520 | +4.6% |
| 1987 | 74,100 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | 74,100 | +8.3% |
| 1985 | 68,400 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | 68,400 | 0.0% |
| 1983 | 68,400 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 68,400 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 68,400 | +33% |
| 1980 | 51,300 | +61% |
| 1979 | 31,920 | −9.7% |
| 1978 | 35,340 | +19% |
| 1977 | 29,640 | +18% |
| 1976 | 25,080 | +175% |
| 1975 | 9,120 | −20% |
| 1974 | 11,400 | −17% |
| 1973 | 13,680 | +20% |
| 1972 | 11,400 | +11% |
| 1971 | 10,260 | +125% |
| 1970 | 4,560 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 4,560 | +33% |
| 1968 | 3,420 | +200% |
| 1967 | 1,140 | −33% |
| 1966 | 1,710 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 1,710 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 1,710 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 1,710 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 1,710 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,710 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 20,472 t USD 40.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 15 of 117
- Imports
- 409 t USD 666,000
- Importer rank
- 144 of 189
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 margarine and shortening in Kenya?
Kenya produced 371,024 t in 2023, 2.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of margarine and shortening?
Kenya ranked 8th of 94 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 32.8% of the world total.
How has the production of margarine and shortening in Kenya changed?
It rose by 36% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +3.6% for the world. The record was 499,968 t in 2020.
Does Kenya export or import margarine and shortening?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 20,472 t (USD 40.2 m) and imports of 409 t (USD 666,000), 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.