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Sweet potatoe market in Malawi

Sweet potatoe market in Malawi

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for sweet potatoes in Malawi, defined entirely by domestic production, entered a phase of strong expansion from 2018 to 2021. The market volume increased from 5.7 million tonnes to nearly 7.5 million tonnes during this period, reflecting substantial annual growth that peaked at over 12% in 2019.

After 2021, the market's growth momentum slowed considerably. The volume rose by only 42 thousand tonnes in 2022 and by 119 thousand tonnes in 2023, indicating a shift toward stabilization at a higher level of output above 7.6 million tonnes.

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. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
      1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
        1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
      1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
      4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
        1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to 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, $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
      2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 sweet potatoe in Malawi

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Malawi maintained its position as the world's second-largest producer of sweet potatoes by volume.

Top producers of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sweet potatoe, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Malawi's sweet potato production continued to grow for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 6 918 thousand tons of sweet potatoes, marking an 8.6% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production rose by 26.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.1%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year3.6%12.4%8.6%8.1%
Source: SHEV.io

Exports sweet potatoe from Malawi

Exports in kind, t

Export volumes showed significant volatility throughout this period. The lowest point occurred in 2017, while exports peaked in 2020, creating a 150-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Malawi exported 225.4 tons of sweet potatoes, representing a dramatic 2 342.4% increase compared to 2019. The largest annual decline happened in 2019, when exports fell by 78.2%, while the biggest increase occurred in 2018 with a 2 727.9% surge.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2 727.9%(78.2%)2 342.4%431.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Malawi's sweet potato exports in volume terms were almost exclusively directed to South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total shipments.

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, $ US

Export values experienced notable fluctuations during this timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2017, while 2020 saw the peak, resulting in a 58-fold increase between these years. In 2020, Malawi's sweet potato exports reached 23 837 US dollars, showing a substantial 2 813.3% growth compared to the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 with a 92.3% drop.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year2 473.0%(92.3%)2 813.3%287.1%
Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Malawi's sweet potato export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with South Africa accounting for 100.0% of total export revenue.

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 sweet potatoe to Malawi

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market environment. The lowest point was in 2018 with 15.7 tons, while imports peaked in 2019 at 49.5 tons, representing a 3.2-fold difference. In 2020, Malawi imported 25.0 tons of sweet potatoes, which was 50.5% less than the previous year. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 with a 215.0% rise.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(3.5%)215.0%(50.5%)14.6%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Malawi's sweet potato imports in volume terms came exclusively from two sources: South Africa and Tanzania, which together accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

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, $ US

After two years of growth, Malawi's sweet potato import values declined in 2020. Imports totaled 16 765 US dollars that year, representing a moderate 4.6% decrease from 2019. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, import values increased by 5.3%, equivalent to an average annual growth rate of 1.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 17 566 US dollars, while the largest annual increase occurred that same year with 5.1% growth.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year5.0%5.1%(4.6%)1.7%
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa dominated Malawi's sweet potato imports in value terms, accounting for 95.3% of total import spending.

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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