Tangerines and mandarins production in Malawi
In 2024 Malawi produced 285,423 t of tangerines and mandarins, the 20th largest in the world (0.55% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 169%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 31,516 ha, yield 9.1 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 285,423 t
- World rank
- 20 of 72
- 10-year change
- +169%
- Record
- 285,423 t
- 2024
Tangerines and mandarins in Malawi, 2014–2024 (tonnes)
Malawi compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.55%
- 0.29% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 9.1
- world 13.3 (−32%)
- kg per person
- 13.2
- world 6.36
- 10-year change
- +169%
- world +43%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Colombia | 332,162 | 0.64% |
| 19 | Algeria | 314,985 | 0.61% |
| 20 | Malawi | 285,423 | 0.55% |
| 21 | Chile | 267,506 | 0.52% |
| 22 | Thailand | 263,379 | 0.51% |
Map of world production of tangerines and mandarins
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 | 285,423 | +8.3% | 31,516 | 9.06 |
| 2023 | 263,431 | +1.6% | 29,111 | 9.05 |
| 2022 | 259,201 | +1.1% | 28,667 | 9.04 |
| 2021 | 256,373 | +20% | 28,395 | 9.03 |
| 2020 | 213,810 | −6.2% | 23,725 | 9.01 |
| 2019 | 227,849 | +58% | 25,300 | 9.01 |
| 2018 | 144,569 | +14% | 16,000 | 9.04 |
| 2017 | 126,842 | +22% | 14,000 | 9.06 |
| 2016 | 104,347 | −8.6% | 11,800 | 8.84 |
| 2015 | 114,173 | +7.6% | 12,700 | 8.99 |
| 2014 | 106,065 | — | 11,700 | 9.07 |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 44 t USD 57,000
- Importer rank
- 145 of 169
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 tangerines and mandarins in Malawi?
Malawi produced 285,423 t in 2024, 0.55% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malawi rank in the world for production of tangerines and mandarins?
Malawi ranked 20th of 72 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 52.0% of the world total.
How has the production of tangerines and mandarins in Malawi changed?
It rose by 169% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +43% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of tangerines and mandarins in Malawi?
9.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (285,423 t from 31,516 ha), against a world average of 13.3 t/ha.
Does Malawi export or import tangerines, mandarins, clementines?
In 2024 Malawi reported no exports and imports of 44 t (USD 57,000), 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.