Plums production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 149 t of plums, the 86th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 152 t in 2017. Area harvested: 26 ha, yield 5.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 149 t
- World rank
- 86 of 88
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 152 t
- 2017
Plums in Malawi, 2017–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 5.7
- world 4.8 (+19%)
- kg per person
- 0.01
- world 1.56
Position in the world ranking
Map of world production of plums
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 | 149 | 0.0% | 26 | 5.73 |
| 2023 | 149 | 0.0% | 26 | 5.73 |
| 2022 | 149 | 0.0% | 27 | 5.52 |
| 2021 | 149 | −0.7% | 26 | 5.73 |
| 2020 | 150 | 0.0% | 25 | 6.00 |
| 2019 | 150 | 0.0% | 29 | 5.17 |
| 2018 | 150 | −1.3% | 23 | 6.52 |
| 2017 | 152 | — | 23 | 6.61 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 27 t USD 38,000
- Importer rank
- 125 of 156
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 plums in Malawi?
Malawi produced 149 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of plums?
Malawi ranked 86th of 88 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 54.4% of the world total.
What is the yield of plums in Malawi?
5.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (149 t from 26 ha), against a world average of 4.8 t/ha.
Does Malawi export or import plums and sloes?
In 2024 Malawi reported no exports and imports of 27 t (USD 38,000), 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.
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.