Peaches and nectarines production in Kenya
In 2024 Kenya produced 1,655 t of peaches and nectarines, the 70th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 184%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 100 ha, yield 16.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 1,655 t
- World rank
- 70 of 80
- 10-year change
- +184%
- Record
- 1,655 t
- 2024
Peaches and nectarines in Kenya, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.01%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 16.6
- world 17.8 (−7.2%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 3.42
- 10-year change
- +184%
- world +25%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Slovenia | 2,390 | 0.01% |
| 69 | Austria | 2,360 | 0.01% |
| 70 | Kenya | 1,655 | 0.01% |
| 71 | Paraguay | 1,439 | 0.01% |
| 72 | Slovakia | 1,320 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of peaches and nectarines
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 | 1,655 | +4,373% | 100 | 16.55 |
| 2023 | 37 | −86% | 8 | 4.63 |
| 2022 | 261 | +742% | 36 | 7.25 |
| 2021 | 31 | −78% | 8 | 3.88 |
| 2020 | 142 | −25% | 18 | 7.89 |
| 2019 | 189 | −19% | 27 | 7.00 |
| 2018 | 232 | −25% | 40 | 5.80 |
| 2017 | 309 | −29% | 43 | 7.19 |
| 2016 | 435 | −45% | 43 | 10.12 |
| 2015 | 794 | +36% | 44 | 18.05 |
| 2014 | 583 | +31% | 69 | 8.45 |
| 2013 | 446 | −0.2% | 58 | 7.69 |
| 2012 | 447 | +26% | 55 | 8.13 |
| 2011 | 354 | +3.2% | 58 | 6.10 |
| 2010 | 343 | −19% | 34 | 10.09 |
| 2009 | 423 | −1.6% | 48 | 8.81 |
| 2008 | 430 | −2.9% | 47 | 9.15 |
| 2007 | 443 | −2.0% | 53 | 8.36 |
| 2006 | 452 | −3.0% | 57 | 7.93 |
| 2005 | 466 | −6.8% | 60 | 7.77 |
| 2004 | 500 | −3.8% | 70 | 7.14 |
| 2003 | 520 | +43% | 68 | 7.65 |
| 2002 | 364 | +11% | 72 | 5.06 |
| 2001 | 327 | +189% | 31 | 10.55 |
| 2000 | 113 | −54% | 22 | 5.14 |
| 1999 | 246 | −45% | 53 | 4.64 |
| 1998 | 450 | +0.7% | 62 | 7.26 |
| 1997 | 447 | +0.9% | 54 | 8.28 |
| 1996 | 443 | +11% | 54 | 8.20 |
| 1995 | 400 | −17% | 47 | 8.51 |
| 1994 | 480 | −0.2% | 50 | 9.60 |
| 1993 | 481 | −52% | 55 | 8.75 |
| 1992 | 1,005 | — | 105 | 9.57 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 5,000
- Exporter rank
- 80 of 83
- Imports
- 47 t USD 140,000
- Importer rank
- 109 of 157
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 peaches and nectarines in Kenya?
Kenya produced 1,655 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of peaches and nectarines?
Kenya ranked 70th of 80 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 63.1% of the world total.
How has the production of peaches and nectarines in Kenya changed?
It rose by 184% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +25% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of peaches and nectarines in Kenya?
16.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1,655 t from 100 ha), against a world average of 17.8 t/ha.
Does Kenya export or import peaches and nectarines?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 1 t (USD 5,000) and imports of 47 t (USD 140,000), 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. 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.