In 2023, Kenya's maize oil production stood at 15.9 thousand metric tons. Forecasted data indicates a slight increase with production reaching 16.0 thousand metric tons in 2024 and a consistent projection of 16.1 thousand metric tons from 2025 to 2028. The year-on-year variation between 2023 and 2024 is approximately +0.63%, followed by negligible yearly growth of around +0.62% from 2024 to 2025. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for maize oil production has been slightly below +0.63%.
Future trends to watch for include:
• Advancements in maize cultivation technology which could increase yield.
• Changes in domestic and international demand which may impact production.
• Climatic variations affecting maize crop growth.
• Government policies and support for maize agriculture and oil extraction industries.
