Kenya produced 6.2 thousand tonnes of Seed Cotton in 2024, a -47.5% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,785 hg/ha, 66% below the Africa average of 11,165 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.8 | 4,815 | 24.6 |
| 2011 | 22.1 | 6,865 | 32.2 |
| 2012 | 11.8 | 2,928 | 40.2 |
| 2013 | 12.9 | 5,264 | 24.5 |
| 2014 | 13.5 | 5,539 | 24.3 |
| 2015 | 15.7 | 5,493 | 28.6 |
| 2016 | 15.8 | 5,505 | 28.7 |
| 2017 | 14.5 | 6,999 | 20.7 |
| 2018 | 5.9 | 4,410 | 13.4 |
| 2019 | 6.1 | 4,410 | 13.8 |
| 2020 | 6.2 | 4,410 | 14 |
| 2021 | 1.3 | 1,222 | 10.6 |
| 2022 | 3.8 | 4,382 | 8.6 |
| 2023 | 3.9 | 3,180 | 12.2 |
| 2024 | 6.2 | 3,785 | 16.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.