Yams production in Malaysia
In 2024 Malaysia produced 2,682 t of yams, the 43rd largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 6,812 t in 2022. Area harvested: 396 ha, yield 6.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2,682 t
- World rank
- 43 of 59
- 10-year change
- —
- Record
- 6,812 t
- 2022
Yams in Malaysia, 2020–2024 (tonnes)
Malaysia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.00%
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.8
- world 8.4 (−20%)
- kg per person
- 0.08
- world 11.3
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Tonga | 4,678 | 0.01% |
| 42 | Mauritania | 3,033 | 0.00% |
| 43 | Malaysia | 2,682 | 0.00% |
| 44 | Puerto Rico | 2,459 | 0.00% |
| 45 | Sao Tome and Principe | 2,274 | 0.00% |
Map of world production of yams
Share of the world total; Malaysia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,682 | −23% | 396 | 6.77 |
| 2023 | 3,502 | −49% | 472 | 7.42 |
| 2022 | 6,812 | +7.4% | 767 | 8.88 |
| 2021 | 6,345 | +79% | 833 | 7.62 |
| 2020 | 3,547 | — | 608 | 5.83 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 883 t USD 374,000
- Exporter rank
- 19 of 52
- Imports
- 4,908 t USD 5.5 m
- Importer rank
- 10 of 85
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 yams in Malaysia?
Malaysia produced 2,682 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Malaysia rank in the world for production of yams?
Malaysia ranked 43rd of 59 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Nigeria with 70.7% of the world total.
What is the yield of yams in Malaysia?
6.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,682 t from 396 ha), against a world average of 8.4 t/ha.
Does Malaysia export or import yams?
In 2024 Malaysia reported exports of 883 t (USD 374,000) and imports of 4,908 t (USD 5.5 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. 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.