Other pulses n.e.c. production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 24,178 t of other pulses n.e.c., the 36th largest in the world (0.54% of the world total). The record was 29,027 t in 2020. Area harvested: 24,331 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 24,178 t
- World rank
- 36 of 106
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 29,027 t
- 2020
Other pulses n.e.c. in Malawi, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.54%
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 1.1 (−7.6%)
- kg per person
- 1.12
- world 0.55
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Ghana | 26,313 | 0.59% |
| 35 | Guatemala | 24,358 | 0.55% |
| 36 | Malawi | 24,178 | 0.54% |
| 37 | Iran | 22,958 | 0.52% |
| 38 | Namibia | 22,873 | 0.51% |
Map of world production of other pulses n.e.c.
Share of the world total; Malawi is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,178 | +0.5% | 24,331 | 0.99 |
| 2023 | 24,063 | +0.9% | 24,326 | 0.99 |
| 2022 | 23,860 | −0.2% | 24,565 | 0.97 |
| 2021 | 23,906 | −18% | 24,678 | 0.97 |
| 2020 | 29,027 | +91% | 28,087 | 1.03 |
| 2019 | 15,166 | −44% | 21,184 | 0.72 |
| 2018 | 26,853 | +8.4% | 22,360 | 1.20 |
| 2017 | 24,779 | — | 26,362 | 0.94 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 4,219 t USD 14.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 12 of 94
- Imports
- 86 t USD 534,000
- Importer rank
- 65 of 145
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 other pulses n.e.c. in Malawi?
Malawi produced 24,178 t in 2024, 0.54% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of other pulses n.e.c.?
Malawi ranked 36th of 106 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Poland with 12.9% of the world total.
What is the yield of other pulses n.e.c. in Malawi?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (24,178 t from 24,331 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Malawi export or import other pulses n.e.c.?
In 2024 Malawi reported exports of 4,219 t (USD 14.0 m) and imports of 86 t (USD 534,000), 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 Malawi is imputed by FAO. 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.