> In 2024 Mali produced 41,934 t of melonseed, the 5th largest in the world (4.30% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. Source: https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/mali/ [Home](https://husfarm.com/)›[Production](https://husfarm.com/production/)›[Melonseed](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/)›MaliFAOSTAT · 1999–2024 # Melonseed production in Mali In 2024 Mali produced 41,934 t of melonseed, the 5th largest in the world (4.30% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 27%. The record was 47,371 t in 2017. Area harvested: 3,032 ha, yield 13.8 t/ha. The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO. Production, 202441,934 t World rank5 of 14 10-year change+27% Record47,371 t2017 ## Melonseed in Mali, 1999–2024 (tonnes) ## Mali compared with the world, 2024 Share of world total4.3%3.6% in 2014 Yield, t/ha13.8world 0.5 (+2,484%) kg per person1.71world 0.12 10-year change+27%world +6.5% ### Position in the world ranking | # | Country | Tonnes | Share | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 | [DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/dr-congo/) | 63,615 | 6.5% | | 4 | [Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/cameroon/) | 46,014 | 4.7% | | 5 | **Mali** | 41,934 | 4.3% | | 6 | [Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/central-african-republic/) | 39,093 | 4.0% | | 7 | [China](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/china/) | 27,913 | 2.9% | [Full ranking of 14 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/) ### Map of world production of melonseed under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale. ## By year | Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2024 | 41,934 | −0.7% | 3,032 | 13.83 | | 2023 | 42,244 | +1.1% | 3,028 | 13.95 | | 2022 | 41,781 | +0.0% | 3,038 | 13.75 | | 2021 | 41,776 | −3.2% | 3,030 | 13.79 | | 2020 | 43,175 | +6.9% | 3,016 | 14.32 | | 2019 | 40,393 | −3.3% | 3,069 | 13.16 | | 2018 | 41,761 | −12% | 3,006 | 13.89 | | 2017 | 47,371 | +60% | 2,972 | 15.94 | | 2016 | 29,559 | +68% | 2,144 | 13.79 | | 2015 | 17,581 | −47% | 1,446 | 12.16 | | 2014 | 32,920 | +53% | 3,223 | 10.21 | | 2013 | 21,454 | +12% | 2,494 | 8.60 | | 2012 | 19,074 | +17% | 2,342 | 8.14 | | 2011 | 16,249 | +53% | 2,112 | 7.69 | | 2010 | 10,634 | +72% | 1,467 | 7.25 | | 2009 | 6,193 | −48% | 910 | 6.81 | | 2008 | 12,003 | +11% | 1,884 | 6.37 | | 2007 | 10,773 | +13% | 1,813 | 5.94 | | 2006 | 9,544 | +15% | 1,731 | 5.51 | | 2005 | 8,314 | +17% | 1,634 | 5.09 | | 2004 | 7,084 | +21% | 1,519 | 4.66 | | 2003 | 5,854 | +27% | 1,358 | 4.31 | | 2002 | 4,625 | +36% | 1,158 | 3.99 | | 2001 | 3,395 | +36% | 960 | 3.54 | | 2000 | 2,495 | +127% | 857 | 2.91 | | 1999 | 1,100 | — | 500 | 2.20 | ## Trade, 2024 Imports14 t USD 459,000 Importer rank53 of 113 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](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/) ## Questions and answers ### What is the production of melonseed in Mali? Mali produced 41,934 t in 2024, 4.3% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT. ### Where does Mali rank in the world for production of melonseed? Mali ranked 5th of 14 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 59.8% of the world total. ### How has the production of melonseed in Mali changed? It rose by 27% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.5% for the world. The record was 47,371 t in 2017. ### What is the yield of melonseed in Mali? 13.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (41,934 t from 3,032 ha), against a world average of 0.5 t/ha. ### Does Mali export or import melonseed? In 2024 Mali reported no exports and imports of 14 t (USD 459,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Mali is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm. ## Other large producers [Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/nigeria/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/sudan/)[DR Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/dr-congo/)[Cameroon](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/cameroon/)[Central African Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/central-african-republic/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/china/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/iran/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/chad/)[South Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/south-sudan/)[Congo](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/congo-brazzaville/)[Mauritania](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/mauritania/)[Senegal](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/senegal/) [All countries producing melonseed](https://husfarm.com/production/melonseed/) ## Other products of Mali [Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mali/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/mali/)[Millet](https://husfarm.com/production/millet/mali/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mali/)[Spring onions and shallots](https://husfarm.com/production/spring-onions/mali/)[Okra](https://husfarm.com/production/okra/mali/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/mali/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/mali/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/mali/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/mali/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mali/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/mali/) [Agricultural production in Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mali/) Source: FAO. 2025. 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