Exports In 2022, Kenya exported $149M in Palm Oil, making it the 24th largest exporter of Palm Oil in the world. At the same year, Palm Oil was the 7th most exported product in Kenya. The main destination of Palm Oil exports from Kenya are: Uganda ($79.9M), Rwanda ($25.9M), Ethiopia ($12.4M), Djibouti ($11.1M), and Somalia ($4.72M).
How much does a palm tree grow in Kenya?
To start out, he bought 300 seedlings from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (Kalro) at Sh250 each. One acre accommodates 42 palm trees, according to Mr Mambo, and a stem of the crop yields up to Sh5,400 a year.
Will Kenya’s oil palm plantations increase deforestation?
But critics worry that increasing palm oil production in Kenya may come at a cost. They say smallholder farmers could lose out to industrial producers, and clearing land for oil palm plantations could increase deforestation and carbon emissions.
How can Kenya reduce its reliance on imports of palm oil?
Kenya is looking to increase its own production to reduce reliance on imports. Officials say producing palm oil domestically would reduce importation costs while opening new income streams for farmers. Kenya is also looking to cash in on the industry’s profitability and efficiency as global demand for palm oil rises.
Is palm tree oil good for You?
The farmer notes the oil has no cholesterol, making it good for people who are hypertensive or diabetic. “Palm tree is very productive because besides the oil, one uses the by-products as feeds for livestock and poultry. During pruning, the branches also make good firewood. Branches and leaves are used to weave brooms, mats and chairs,” he says.