Oil of linseed production in Kenya
In 2023 Kenya produced 294 t of oil of linseed, the 46th largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 2.8%. The record was 754 t in 1999.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 294 t
- World rank
- 46 of 56
- 10-year change
- +2.8%
- Record
- 754 t
- 1999
Oil of linseed in Kenya, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
- 0.05% in 2013
- 10-year change
- +2.8%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Argentina | 392 | 0.05% |
| 45 | Greece | 303 | 0.04% |
| 46 | Kenya | 294 | 0.04% |
| 47 | Portugal | 274 | 0.04% |
| 48 | Slovakia | 200 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of oil of linseed
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 294 | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 290 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 282 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 288 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 286 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 285 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 284 | −0.7% |
| 2016 | 286 | −25% |
| 2015 | 383 | +36% |
| 2014 | 282 | −1.4% |
| 2013 | 286 | −0.3% |
| 2012 | 287 | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 276 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 274 | −9.9% |
| 2009 | 304 | −17% |
| 2008 | 367 | +11% |
| 2007 | 330 | +11% |
| 2006 | 296 | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 295 | −4.8% |
| 2004 | 310 | +24% |
| 2003 | 249 | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 245 | −18% |
| 2001 | 297 | +16% |
| 2000 | 255 | −66% |
| 1999 | 754 | +22% |
| 1998 | 620 | −3.3% |
| 1997 | 641 | +9.8% |
| 1996 | 584 | +38% |
| 1995 | 423 | +35% |
| 1994 | 314 | +12% |
| 1993 | 280 | −2.4% |
| 1992 | 287 | −19% |
| 1991 | 354 | +11% |
| 1990 | 319 | +11% |
| 1989 | 287 | +13% |
| 1988 | 255 | +14% |
| 1987 | 223 | +17% |
| 1986 | 191 | +52% |
| 1985 | 126 | +59% |
| 1984 | 79 | −1.3% |
| 1983 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 80 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 80 | +3.9% |
| 1974 | 77 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 77 | −17% |
| 1972 | 93 | −11% |
| 1971 | 105 | +36% |
| 1970 | 77 | −9.4% |
| 1969 | 85 | −17% |
| 1968 | 102 | −14% |
| 1967 | 118 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 118 | +7.3% |
| 1965 | 110 | +26% |
| 1964 | 87 | +2.4% |
| 1963 | 85 | −64% |
| 1962 | 238 | +69% |
| 1961 | 141 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 45 t USD 220,000
- Exporter rank
- 39 of 79
- Imports
- 22 t USD 54,000
- Importer rank
- 89 of 153
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 oil of linseed in Kenya?
Kenya produced 294 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of oil of linseed?
Kenya ranked 46th of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 40.9% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of linseed in Kenya changed?
It rose by 2.8% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 754 t in 1999.
Does Kenya export or import oil of linseed?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 45 t (USD 220,000) and imports of 22 t (USD 54,000), 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.