Kenya produced 169.7 thousand tonnes of Watermelons in 2024, a 195.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 191,953 hg/ha, 35% below the Africa average of 294,931 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 57.4 | 243,737 | 2.4 |
| 2011 | 79.5 | 202,119 | 3.9 |
| 2012 | 106.7 | 224,920 | 4.7 |
| 2013 | 108.6 | 203,505 | 5.3 |
| 2014 | 117.9 | 245,597 | 4.8 |
| 2015 | 194.3 | 356,986 | 5.4 |
| 2016 | 173.7 | 218,322 | 8 |
| 2017 | 129.2 | 176,709 | 7.3 |
| 2018 | 188.8 | 241,571 | 7.8 |
| 2019 | 333.6 | 258,868 | 12.9 |
| 2020 | 381.5 | 218,420 | 17.5 |
| 2021 | 349.6 | 180,174 | 19.4 |
| 2022 | 337.5 | 186,639 | 18.1 |
| 2023 | 241.4 | 200,493 | 12 |
| 2024 | 169.7 | 191,953 | 8.8 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.