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Potato market in Malawi

Potato market in Malawi

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The potato market in Malawi saw a minor contraction in 2019, but from 2020 through 2023 it embarked on a clear growth trajectory. The market volume climbed from 1 114 thousand tons in 2019 to 1 517 thousand tons in 2023, an expansion of over 400 thousand tons.

The most significant annual increase happened in 2020, with the market jumping by 205 thousand tons. This was followed by continued, though more gradual, growth in the subsequent years, adding nearly 200 thousand tons by 2023.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
    1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
      1. 4.1.1. In kind
        1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
        2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Malawi
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in value, 2018-2023, $ US
    2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
      1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
      3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
      4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
      5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  6. 6. Imports
    1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Exports
    1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
  9. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
    1. 9.1. Direct Data
      1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
    2. 9.2. Mirror Data
      1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
      2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production potato in Malawi

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of potato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Malawi's potato production rebounded after two consecutive years of decline. In 2020, the country produced 1,318 thousand tons of potatoes, marking an 18.4% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1,113 thousand tons, while the most significant drop occurred in 2018 with an 8.2% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(8.2%)(1.1%)18.4%2.4%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports potato from Malawi

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a highly volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a dramatic 44-fold difference between these years. In 2020, potato exports from Malawi amounted to just 3 tons, representing a sharp decline of 94.6% compared to the previous year. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 83 tons, which also saw the largest percentage increase of 4,270.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year4 270.3%(42.7%)(94.6%)10.5%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa dominated Malawi's potato export structure in volume terms, accounting for 95.1% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Market behavior during these years was characterized by significant volatility. The lowest value was registered in 2017, while the highest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 103 times. In 2020, Malawi's potato exports totaled 0.2 thousand US dollars, indicating a dramatic decline of 97.4% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 14.0 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest percentage increase of 10,159.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year10 159.2%(58.7%)(97.4%)3.9%
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, South Africa was the dominant partner in Malawi's potato export structure by value, consistently representing 95.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports potato to Malawi

Imports in kind, t

Market behavior during these years exhibited considerable volatility. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.9-fold swing between these years. In 2020, Malawi's potato import volumes totaled 888 tons, down 33.1% year-over-year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 691 tons, while the maximum was in 2019 at 1,328 tons. The largest percentage increase occurred in 2019 at 92.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(9.9%)92.1%(33.1%)5.0%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and Tanzania formed the core of Malawi's potato imports in volume terms, together accounting for 99.7% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Malawi's potato import volume amounted to 543.2 thousand US dollars, which is 14.8% lower compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 9.9%, equating to an average annual decline of 3.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 637.3 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest percentage increase of 14.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(7.5%)14.3%(14.8%)(3.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa was the key partner for Malawi's potato imports in value terms, accounting for 97.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

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