Groundnuts (peanuts) production in Malaysia
In 2024 Malaysia produced 135 t of groundnuts (peanuts), the 100th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 91%. The record was 34,340 t in 1981. Area harvested: 44 ha, yield 3.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 135 t
- World rank
- 100 of 107
- 10-year change
- −91%
- Record
- 34,340 t
- 1981
Groundnuts (peanuts) in Malaysia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Malaysia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- 0.00% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.1
- world 1.8 (+66%)
- kg per person
- 0.00
- world 7.05
- 10-year change
- −91%
- world +24%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | Costa Rica | 228 | 0.00% |
| 99 | Georgia | 227 | 0.00% |
| 100 | Malaysia | 135 | 0.00% |
| 101 | Bhutan | 131 | 0.00% |
| 102 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 92 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of groundnuts (peanuts)
Share of the world total; Malaysia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 135 | −15% | 44 | 3.07 |
| 2023 | 158 | −21% | 50 | 3.16 |
| 2022 | 201 | +21% | 63 | 3.19 |
| 2021 | 166 | −27% | 70 | 2.37 |
| 2020 | 227 | −13% | 71 | 3.20 |
| 2019 | 262 | +47% | 87 | 3.01 |
| 2018 | 178 | −24% | 66 | 2.70 |
| 2017 | 234 | +1.3% | 71 | 3.30 |
| 2016 | 231 | −40% | 79 | 2.92 |
| 2015 | 382 | −76% | 93 | 4.11 |
| 2014 | 1,564 | +193% | 142 | 11.01 |
| 2013 | 534 | −13% | 127 | 4.20 |
| 2012 | 615 | +21% | 119 | 5.17 |
| 2011 | 507 | −12% | 154 | 3.29 |
| 2010 | 578 | −12% | 189 | 3.06 |
| 2009 | 657 | −6.9% | 190 | 3.46 |
| 2008 | 706 | −14% | 176 | 4.01 |
| 2007 | 823 | +2.5% | 224 | 3.67 |
| 2006 | 803 | −53% | 238 | 3.37 |
| 2005 | 1,700 | +0.2% | 350 | 4.86 |
| 2004 | 1,696 | +7.3% | 350 | 4.85 |
| 2003 | 1,581 | +20% | 300 | 5.27 |
| 2002 | 1,320 | −1.2% | 354 | 3.73 |
| 2001 | 1,336 | −31% | 239 | 5.59 |
| 2000 | 1,937 | −23% | 379 | 5.11 |
| 1999 | 2,500 | −17% | 500 | 5.00 |
| 1998 | 3,000 | −14% | 600 | 5.00 |
| 1997 | 3,500 | −22% | 900 | 3.89 |
| 1996 | 4,500 | −14% | 1,000 | 4.50 |
| 1995 | 5,258 | +0.5% | 1,421 | 3.70 |
| 1994 | 5,232 | −1.9% | 1,414 | 3.70 |
| 1993 | 5,332 | +2.5% | 1,441 | 3.70 |
| 1992 | 5,200 | 0.0% | 1,400 | 3.71 |
| 1991 | 5,200 | +4.0% | 1,400 | 3.71 |
| 1990 | 5,000 | +6.4% | 1,350 | 3.70 |
| 1989 | 4,700 | −18% | 1,260 | 3.73 |
| 1988 | 5,700 | −16% | 1,520 | 3.75 |
| 1987 | 6,800 | +42% | 1,850 | 3.68 |
| 1986 | 4,800 | −26% | 1,300 | 3.69 |
| 1985 | 6,500 | −7.1% | 1,700 | 3.82 |
| 1984 | 7,000 | −61% | 1,900 | 3.68 |
| 1983 | 17,931 | −4.6% | 4,235 | 4.23 |
| 1982 | 18,786 | −45% | 5,742 | 3.27 |
| 1981 | 34,340 | +109% | 8,500 | 4.04 |
| 1980 | 16,441 | −29% | 6,788 | 2.42 |
| 1979 | 23,300 | +6.9% | 6,600 | 3.53 |
| 1978 | 21,800 | −9.2% | 6,200 | 3.52 |
| 1977 | 24,000 | −0.8% | 6,700 | 3.58 |
| 1976 | 24,200 | −14% | 6,744 | 3.59 |
| 1975 | 28,200 | +36% | 7,936 | 3.55 |
| 1974 | 20,800 | −8.8% | 5,832 | 3.57 |
| 1973 | 22,800 | +23% | 6,373 | 3.58 |
| 1972 | 18,500 | +71% | 5,208 | 3.55 |
| 1971 | 10,800 | +5.9% | 3,112 | 3.47 |
| 1970 | 10,200 | +92% | 3,201 | 3.19 |
| 1969 | 5,300 | −25% | 3,062 | 1.73 |
| 1968 | 7,100 | +42% | 3,816 | 1.86 |
| 1967 | 5,000 | +8.7% | 2,758 | 1.81 |
| 1966 | 4,600 | −3.2% | 2,458 | 1.87 |
| 1965 | 4,750 | −6.9% | 2,760 | 1.72 |
| 1964 | 5,100 | +42% | 2,993 | 1.70 |
| 1963 | 3,600 | −0.6% | 2,088 | 1.72 |
| 1962 | 3,623 | +9.8% | 2,131 | 1.70 |
| 1961 | 3,300 | — | 1,928 | 1.71 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,362 t USD 1.7 m
- Exporter rank
- 22 of 95
- Imports
- 39,519 t USD 48.5 m
- Importer rank
- 2 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 Malaysia?
Malaysia produced 135 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malaysia rank in the world for production of groundnuts (peanuts)?
Malaysia ranked 100th of 107 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 34.1% of the world total.
How has the production of groundnuts (peanuts) in Malaysia changed?
It fell by 91% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +24% for the world. The record was 34,340 t in 1981.
What is the yield of groundnuts (peanuts) in Malaysia?
3.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (135 t from 44 ha), against a world average of 1.8 t/ha.
Does Malaysia export or import groundnuts, excluding shelled?
In 2024 Malaysia reported exports of 1,362 t (USD 1.7 m) and imports of 39,519 t (USD 48.5 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.