Oil of maize production in Kenya
In 2023 Kenya produced 8,925 t of oil of maize, the 32nd largest in the world (0.29% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 44%. The record was 17,591 t in 2015.
The 2023 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2023
- 8,925 t
- World rank
- 32 of 56
- 10-year change
- −44%
- Record
- 17,591 t
- 2015
Oil of maize in Kenya, 1961–2023 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.29%
- 0.67% in 2013
- 10-year change
- −44%
- world +31%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Austria | 11,286 | 0.37% |
| 31 | Azerbaijan | 9,331 | 0.30% |
| 32 | Kenya | 8,925 | 0.29% |
| 33 | Bulgaria | 8,600 | 0.28% |
| 34 | Honduras | 8,511 | 0.28% |
Map of world production of oil of maize
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,925 | −36% |
| 2022 | 14,000 | +600% |
| 2021 | 2,000 | −87% |
| 2020 | 15,076 | −7.8% |
| 2019 | 16,355 | −3.8% |
| 2018 | 16,994 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 16,288 | −5.1% |
| 2016 | 17,169 | −2.4% |
| 2015 | 17,591 | +15% |
| 2014 | 15,257 | −3.6% |
| 2013 | 15,829 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 14,923 | −5.9% |
| 2011 | 15,853 | +20% |
| 2010 | 13,250 | −5.0% |
| 2009 | 13,950 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | 13,950 | 0.0% |
| 2007 | 13,950 | −3.1% |
| 2006 | 14,400 | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2001 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 2000 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1999 | 13,500 | −6.3% |
| 1998 | 14,400 | 0.0% |
| 1997 | 14,400 | +6.7% |
| 1996 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 13,500 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | 13,500 | +20% |
| 1993 | 11,250 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 11,250 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | 11,250 | −11% |
| 1990 | 12,600 | 0.0% |
| 1989 | 12,600 | +17% |
| 1988 | 10,800 | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 10,350 | +15% |
| 1986 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 9,000 | +33% |
| 1984 | 6,750 | −40% |
| 1983 | 11,250 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 11,250 | +14% |
| 1981 | 9,900 | +10% |
| 1980 | 9,000 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 9,000 | +33% |
| 1978 | 6,750 | +25% |
| 1977 | 5,400 | +20% |
| 1976 | 4,500 | +25% |
| 1975 | 3,600 | +33% |
| 1974 | 2,700 | +100% |
| 1973 | 1,350 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 35 t USD 92,000
- Exporter rank
- 55 of 73
- Imports
- 1,538 t USD 2.1 m
- Importer rank
- 36 of 147
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 maize in Kenya?
Kenya produced 8,925 t in 2023, 0.29% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of oil of maize?
Kenya ranked 32nd of 56 countries in 2023. The largest producer was United States with 34.5% of the world total.
How has the production of oil of maize in Kenya changed?
It fell by 44% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +31% for the world. The record was 17,591 t in 2015.
Does Kenya export or import oil of maize?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 35 t (USD 92,000) and imports of 1,538 t (USD 2.1 m), 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.