> 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.

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# 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.

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Production, 2024149 t
World rank86 of 88
10-year change—
Record152 t2017

## Plums in Malawi, 2017–2024 (tonnes)

## Malawi compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%
Yield, t/ha5.7world 4.8 (+19%)
kg per person0.01world 1.56

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 84 | [Sweden](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/sweden/) | 230 | 0.00% |
| 85 | [Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/latvia/) | 200 | 0.00% |
| 86 | **Malawi** | 149 | 0.00% |
| 87 | [Estonia](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/estonia/) | 20 | 0.00% |
| 88 | [Malta](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/malta/) | 20 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 88 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/)

### Map of world production of plums

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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

Imports27 t USD 38,000
Importer rank125 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](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/)

## 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.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/china/)[Romania](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/romania/)[Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/chile/)[Serbia](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/serbia/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/iran/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/turkey/)[Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/bosnia-and-herzegovina/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/united-states/)[Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/morocco/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/uzbekistan/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/russia/)[Argentina](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/argentina/)
[All countries producing plums](https://husfarm.com/production/plums/)

## Other products of Malawi

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[Agricultural production in Malawi](https://husfarm.com/production/country/malawi/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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