Kenya produced 15 thousand tonnes of Castor oil seeds in 2024, a 400.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 7,500 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 6,053 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2011 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2013 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2014 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2015 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2,308 | 13 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2,143 | 14 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2,143 | 14 |
| 2019 | 4 | 2,857 | 14 |
| 2020 | 8 | 5,714 | 14 |
| 2021 | 10 | 6,667 | 15 |
| 2022 | 15 | 7,895 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 | 7,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | 15 | 7,500 | 20 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.