Kenya produced 6 thousand tonnes of Sesame in 2024, a -46.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 6,913 hg/ha, 7% below the Africa average of 7,424 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 11.3 | 4,188 | 27.1 |
| 2011 | 11.6 | 4,199 | 27.6 |
| 2012 | 12 | 4,211 | 28.5 |
| 2013 | 12.2 | 4,207 | 29 |
| 2014 | 12.3 | 4,175 | 29.5 |
| 2015 | 10.9 | 4,171 | 26.1 |
| 2016 | 11.8 | 4,185 | 28.2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 8,882 | 4.5 |
| 2018 | 8.5 | 6,896 | 12.3 |
| 2019 | 10.7 | 8,554 | 12.5 |
| 2020 | 10.8 | 8,601 | 12.5 |
| 2021 | 2.8 | 5,468 | 5.2 |
| 2022 | 3.2 | 5,964 | 5.4 |
| 2023 | 3.8 | 6,428 | 5.9 |
| 2024 | 6 | 6,913 | 8.7 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-07.