> In 2023 Malawi produced 221,104 t of raw sugar, the 57th largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%.

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# Raw sugar production in Malawi

In 2023 Malawi produced 221,104 t of raw sugar, the 57th largest in the world (0.12% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 28%. The record was 310,000 t in 2008.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Today’s prices](https://husfarm.com/today-price/sugar/)

Production, 2023221,104 t
World rank57 of 121
10-year change−28%
Record310,000 t2008

## Raw sugar in Malawi, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Malawi compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.12%0.17% in 2013
10-year change−28%world +4.4%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 55 | [Mauritius](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mauritius/) | 238,854 | 0.13% |
| 56 | [Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/cote-divoire/) | 225,000 | 0.12% |
| 57 | **Malawi** | 221,104 | 0.12% |
| 58 | [Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mozambique/) | 211,189 | 0.11% |
| 59 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/italy/) | 200,000 | 0.11% |

[Full ranking of 121 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/)

### Map of world production of raw sugar

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Malawi is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 221,104 | −11% |
| 2022 | 247,150 | −11% |
| 2021 | 276,162 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 269,862 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 251,974 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 250,000 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 239,951 | −11% |
| 2016 | 269,000 | −7.2% |
| 2015 | 290,000 | −1.7% |
| 2014 | 295,000 | −4.4% |
| 2013 | 308,600 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | 300,200 | +4.2% |
| 2011 | 288,000 | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 280,900 | −2.8% |
| 2009 | 289,000 | −6.8% |
| 2008 | 310,000 | +11% |
| 2007 | 280,000 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 273,100 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 271,500 | +22% |
| 2004 | 222,400 | −14% |
| 2003 | 260,000 | +3.7% |
| 2002 | 250,700 | +16% |
| 2001 | 215,600 | +4.0% |
| 2000 | 207,300 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 197,300 | −5.9% |
| 1998 | 209,700 | +6.1% |
| 1997 | 197,600 | −6.8% |
| 1996 | 212,000 | −5.3% |
| 1995 | 223,800 | +15% |
| 1994 | 195,400 | +55% |
| 1993 | 125,700 | −37% |
| 1992 | 200,388 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 198,100 | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 189,261 | +17% |
| 1989 | 162,258 | −7.0% |
| 1988 | 174,472 | +1.4% |
| 1987 | 172,024 | +5.0% |
| 1986 | 163,805 | +14% |
| 1985 | 143,818 | −3.9% |
| 1984 | 149,714 | −15% |
| 1983 | 175,291 | +2.0% |
| 1982 | 171,794 | +3.1% |
| 1981 | 166,643 | +13% |
| 1980 | 147,114 | +37% |
| 1979 | 107,628 | +15% |
| 1978 | 93,476 | +2.1% |
| 1977 | 91,540 | +8.7% |
| 1976 | 84,231 | +30% |
| 1975 | 64,880 | +31% |
| 1974 | 49,371 | +0.8% |
| 1973 | 48,962 | +45% |
| 1972 | 33,764 | +4.1% |
| 1971 | 32,423 | −1.0% |
| 1970 | 32,763 | +22% |
| 1969 | 26,889 | +28% |
| 1968 | 21,000 | +24% |
| 1967 | 17,000 | +467% |
| 1966 | 3,000 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports11,126 t USD 9.4 m
Exporter rank38 of 111
Imports3,455 t USD 6.6 m
Importer rank99 of 183
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/raw-sugar/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of raw sugar in Malawi?

Malawi produced 221,104 t in 2023, 0.12% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of raw sugar?

Malawi ranked 57th of 121 countries in 2023. The largest producer was Brazil with 22.4% of the world total.

### How has the production of raw sugar in Malawi changed?

It fell by 28% between 2013 and 2023, compared with +4.4% for the world. The record was 310,000 t in 2008.

### Does Malawi export or import raw cane or beet sugar (centrifugal only)?

In 2024 Malawi reported exports of 11,126 t (USD 9.4 m) and imports of 3,455 t (USD 6.6 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; the 2023 figure for Malawi is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/brazil/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/india/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/thailand/)[China](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/united-states/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/pakistan/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/russia/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/germany/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/australia/)[France](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/france/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/turkey/)
[All countries producing raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/)

## Other products of Malawi

[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/malawi/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/malawi/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/malawi/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/malawi/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/malawi/)[Mangoes and guavas](https://husfarm.com/production/mangoes/malawi/)[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/malawi/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/malawi/)[Pigeon peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/pigeon-peas/malawi/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/malawi/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/malawi/)[Plantains](https://husfarm.com/production/plantains/malawi/)
[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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