Barley area harvested

15 (thousand ha) in 2020

In 2020, barley area harvested for Kenya was 15 thousand ha. Though Kenya barley area harvested fluctuated substantially in recent years, it tended to decrease through 1971 - 2020 period ending at 15 thousand ha in 2020.

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Hordeum spp.: two-row barley (H. disticum) six-row barley (H. hexasticum) four-row barley (H. vulgare). Tolerates poorer soils and lower temperatures better than does wheat. Varieties include with husk and without (naked). Used as a livestock feed, for malt and for preparing foods. The roasted grains are a coffee substitute.

Date Value Change, %
2020 15 0.00%
2019 15 -25.00%
2018 20 -4.76%
2017 21 31.25%
2016 16 14.29%
2015 14 -36.36%
2014 22 29.41%
2013 17 0.00%
2012 17 -10.53%
2011 19 -24.00%
2010 25 78.57%
2009 14