Groundnuts (peanuts) production in China
In 2024 China produced 19.6 million t of groundnuts (peanuts), the largest total in the world (34.1% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 4.9 million ha, yield 4.0 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 19.6 million t
- World rank
- 1 of 107
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 19.6 million t
- 2024
Groundnuts (peanuts) in China, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
China compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 34.1%
- 35.5% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 4.0
- world 1.8 (+119%)
- kg per person
- 13.8
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; China is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,613,100 | +2.0% | 4,855,380 | 4.04 |
| 2023 | 19,230,700 | +4.9% | 4,797,840 | 4.01 |
| 2022 | 18,329,500 | +0.1% | 4,683,800 | 3.91 |
| 2021 | 18,307,800 | +1.8% | 4,805,290 | 3.81 |
| 2020 | 17,992,700 | +2.7% | 4,600,000 | 3.91 |
| 2019 | 17,519,600 | +1.1% | 4,633,000 | 3.78 |
| 2018 | 17,332,000 | +1.4% | 4,619,660 | 3.75 |
| 2017 | 17,091,900 | +4.5% | 4,607,660 | 3.71 |
| 2016 | 16,361,000 | +2.5% | 4,448,000 | 3.68 |
| 2015 | 15,961,000 | −3.2% | 4,386,000 | 3.64 |
| 2014 | 16,481,700 | −2.9% | 4,603,850 | 3.58 |
| 2013 | 16,972,156 | +1.0% | 4,632,990 | 3.66 |
| 2012 | 16,800,000 | +4.7% | 4,638,530 | 3.62 |
| 2011 | 16,046,000 | +2.6% | 4,581,440 | 3.50 |
| 2010 | 15,644,000 | +6.4% | 4,527,300 | 3.46 |
| 2009 | 14,707,929 | +3.0% | 4,376,520 | 3.36 |
| 2008 | 14,286,100 | +9.7% | 4,245,800 | 3.36 |
| 2007 | 13,027,478 | +2.3% | 3,944,850 | 3.30 |
| 2006 | 12,738,000 | −11% | 3,960,060 | 3.22 |
| 2005 | 14,341,531 | −0.0% | 4,662,250 | 3.08 |
| 2004 | 14,342,000 | +6.9% | 4,745,100 | 3.02 |
| 2003 | 13,420,000 | −9.4% | 5,056,800 | 2.65 |
| 2002 | 14,817,644 | +2.8% | 4,920,600 | 3.01 |
| 2001 | 14,415,748 | −0.1% | 4,991,300 | 2.89 |
| 2000 | 14,436,628 | +14% | 4,855,500 | 2.97 |
| 1999 | 12,639,000 | +6.3% | 4,268,200 | 2.96 |
| 1998 | 11,886,000 | +23% | 4,039,120 | 2.94 |
| 1997 | 9,647,900 | −4.8% | 3,721,570 | 2.59 |
| 1996 | 10,139,026 | −0.9% | 3,615,650 | 2.80 |
| 1995 | 10,235,000 | +5.7% | 3,809,400 | 2.69 |
| 1994 | 9,682,200 | +15% | 3,775,700 | 2.56 |
| 1993 | 8,421,100 | +41% | 3,379,400 | 2.49 |
| 1992 | 5,953,300 | −5.6% | 2,975,900 | 2.00 |
| 1991 | 6,303,300 | −1.0% | 2,879,930 | 2.19 |
| 1990 | 6,368,485 | +19% | 2,907,100 | 2.19 |
| 1989 | 5,362,540 | −5.8% | 2,946,133 | 1.82 |
| 1988 | 5,692,784 | −7.7% | 2,977,000 | 1.91 |
| 1987 | 6,171,000 | +4.9% | 3,022,000 | 2.04 |
| 1986 | 5,882,000 | −12% | 3,253,000 | 1.81 |
| 1985 | 6,663,557 | +38% | 3,318,000 | 2.01 |
| 1984 | 4,815,000 | +22% | 2,419,000 | 1.99 |
| 1983 | 3,950,650 | +0.9% | 2,198,700 | 1.80 |
| 1982 | 3,916,000 | +2.4% | 2,414,000 | 1.62 |
| 1981 | 3,826,000 | +6.3% | 2,470,000 | 1.55 |
| 1980 | 3,600,000 | +28% | 2,336,700 | 1.54 |
| 1979 | 2,822,000 | +19% | 2,072,600 | 1.36 |
| 1978 | 2,377,000 | +20% | 1,766,000 | 1.35 |
| 1977 | 1,978,000 | +5.6% | 1,685,600 | 1.17 |
| 1976 | 1,873,000 | −17% | 1,839,000 | 1.02 |
| 1975 | 2,270,000 | −2.3% | 1,875,000 | 1.21 |
| 1974 | 2,323,000 | +9.0% | 1,825,000 | 1.27 |
| 1973 | 2,132,000 | +1.9% | 1,759,600 | 1.21 |
| 1972 | 2,092,000 | −6.2% | 1,876,000 | 1.12 |
| 1971 | 2,230,000 | +3.8% | 1,785,000 | 1.25 |
| 1970 | 2,148,000 | +17% | 1,708,000 | 1.26 |
| 1969 | 1,832,000 | −4.4% | 1,734,000 | 1.06 |
| 1968 | 1,917,000 | −12% | 1,739,000 | 1.10 |
| 1967 | 2,189,000 | −5.4% | 1,930,000 | 1.13 |
| 1966 | 2,315,000 | +20% | 1,915,000 | 1.21 |
| 1965 | 1,928,000 | +10% | 1,845,700 | 1.04 |
| 1964 | 1,749,000 | +23% | 1,800,000 | 0.97 |
| 1963 | 1,424,000 | +29% | 1,458,000 | 0.98 |
| 1962 | 1,100,000 | +4.9% | 1,300,000 | 0.85 |
| 1961 | 1,049,000 | — | 1,198,800 | 0.88 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 26,810 t USD 37.5 m
- Exporter rank
- 5 of 95
- Imports
- 94,575 t USD 71.8 m
- Importer rank
- 1 of 141
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in China?
China produced 19.6 million t in 2024, 34.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does China rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
China was the world’s largest producer in 2024, ahead of India.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in China changed?
It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in China?
4.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (19.6 million t from 4.9 million ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does China export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 China reported exports of 26,810 t (USD 37.5 m) and imports of 94,575 t (USD 71.8 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.