Rapeseed production in Kenya
In 2024 Kenya produced 14,385 t of rapeseed, the 47th largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). The record was 14,603 t in 2023. Area harvested: 4,313 ha, yield 3.3 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14,385 t
- World rank
- 47 of 64
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 14,603 t
- 2023
Rapeseed in Kenya, 2021–2024 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.3
- world 2.0 (+63%)
- kg per person
- 0.25
- world 10.8
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | Algeria | 23,060 | 0.03% |
| 46 | Ethiopia | 22,000 | 0.03% |
| 47 | Kenya | 14,385 | 0.02% |
| 48 | Luxembourg | 9,090 | 0.01% |
| 49 | Slovenia | 8,260 | 0.01% |
Map of world production of rapeseed
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 | 14,385 | −1.5% | 4,313 | 3.34 |
| 2023 | 14,603 | +0.1% | 4,509 | 3.24 |
| 2022 | 14,594 | +1.1% | 4,381 | 3.33 |
| 2021 | 14,431 | — | 4,236 | 3.41 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 37,560 t USD 17.3 m
- Importer rank
- 32 of 91
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 rapeseed in Kenya?
Kenya produced 14,385 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of rapeseed?
Kenya ranked 47th of 64 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Canada with 21.9% of the world total.
What is the yield of rapeseed in Kenya?
3.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14,385 t from 4,313 ha), against a world average of 2.0 t/ha.
Does Kenya export or import rape or colza seed?
In 2024 Kenya reported no exports and imports of 37,560 t (USD 17.3 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. 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.