Key Market Indicators
Kenya's oilseeds consumption is projected to reach approximately 134,000 metric tons by 2028, up from 130,000 metric tons in 2023, reflecting an average annual growth rate of 0.5%. Since 2019, the country's demand for oilseeds has increased by 1% annually. In 2023, Kenya ranked 43rd globally, with Cambodia slightly ahead at 130,000 metric tons. Leading the global rankings were India, Indonesia, and Brazil, occupying the second, third, and fourth positions respectively. On the production front, Kenya's oilseeds output is expected to hit around 44,710 metric tons by 2028, a modest rise from 44,380 metric tons in 2023, marking an annual growth rate of 0.1%. However, since 1966, Kenyan oilseeds supply has seen a slight annual decline of 0.1%. In 2023, Kenya was ranked 95th worldwide, just behind Afghanistan at 44,380 metric tons. The top producers were Brazil, Malaysia, and the United States, ranking second, third, and fourth respectively.
