Soya bean oil production in Malawi
In 2023 Malawi produced 24,500 t of soya bean oil, the 51st largest in the world (0.04% of the world total). The record was 24,500 t in 2022.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.
- Production, 2023
- 24,500 t
- World rank
- 51 of 106
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 24,500 t
- 2022
Soya bean oil in Malawi, 2016–2023 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2023
- Share of world total
- 0.04%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | Kazakhstan | 27,475 | 0.05% |
| 50 | Hungary | 24,600 | 0.04% |
| 51 | Malawi | 24,500 | 0.04% |
| 52 | Philippines | 24,005 | 0.04% |
| 53 | Benin | 23,600 | 0.04% |
Map of world production of soya bean oil
Share of the world total; Malawi is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24,500 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 24,500 | +29% |
| 2021 | 19,000 | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 17,600 | +10% |
| 2019 | 16,000 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 15,600 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 15,000 | −3.8% |
| 2016 | 15,600 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 11,781 t USD 18.0 m
- Importer rank
- 68 of 184
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 soya bean oil in Malawi?
Malawi produced 24,500 t in 2023, 0.04% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of soya bean oil?
Malawi ranked 51st of 106 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 29.0% of the world total.
Does Malawi export or import soya bean oil?
In 2024 Malawi reported no exports and imports of 11,781 t (USD 18.0 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
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.