The oats production in Kenya in 2023 stood at 3.57 thousand metric tons. Over the last two years (2022-2023), the year-on-year variation in production was -0.2%, indicating a slight decline in output. From 2013 to 2023, the oats production has experienced a fluctuating yet predominantly downward trend, with an annual decline in output since 2014. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the last five years (2019-2023) was -0.19%, reflecting the consistent reduction in production volume.

Future trends to watch for include:

Continued slight decrease in production with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.16% (2024-2028).
Potential impacts of climate change and agricultural practices on production yields.
Government and industry investments in technology and agriculture to reverse the declining trend.