Kenya produced 186.9 thousand tonnes of Onions in 2024, a 93.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 157,269 hg/ha, 14% below the Africa average of 183,655 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.4 | 110,642 | 8.7 |
| 2011 | 112 | 104,509 | 10.7 |
| 2012 | 85.8 | 148,998 | 5.8 |
| 2013 | 129.5 | 167,572 | 7.7 |
| 2014 | 112.5 | 138,062 | 8.1 |
| 2015 | 80 | 120,530 | 6.6 |
| 2016 | 52 | 113,249 | 4.6 |
| 2017 | 19.2 | 79,730 | 2.4 |
| 2018 | 34.9 | 102,283 | 3.4 |
| 2019 | 116.5 | 127,642 | 9.1 |
| 2020 | 197 | 178,885 | 11 |
| 2021 | 164 | 137,831 | 11.9 |
| 2022 | 158.4 | 148,691 | 10.7 |
| 2023 | 170.1 | 153,255 | 11.1 |
| 2024 | 186.9 | 157,269 | 11.9 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.