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Tomato market in Malawi

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Malawi's tomato market volume grew consistently from 583 thousand tons in 2018 to 737 thousand tons in 2020. This expansion was followed by a contraction to 706 thousand tons in 2021.

The market then stabilized, showing minor fluctuations with a slight increase to 710 thousand tons in 2022 and a small decrease to 694 thousand tons in 2023.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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. 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. 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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. 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. 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 tomato in Malawi

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Malawi's tomato production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 736.6 K t of tomatoes, marking a modest 6.5% increase from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 38%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.3%	18.6%	6.5%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Malawi

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Malawi exported 1 500 kg of tomatoes, showing only minor year-over-year fluctuations compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 167.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	38.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania and Mozambique together accounted for 100.0% of Malawi's total tomato exports in kind, highlighting a highly concentrated market.

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

Malawi exported $267 worth of tomatoes in 2020, with no significant change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value increased by 224.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 48.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	48.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the export structure in value terms was heavily concentrated on Tanzania and Mozambique, which together made up 100.0% of total 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 tomato to Malawi

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Malawi imported approximately 36 088 kg of tomatoes, reflecting a 27.7% contraction from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 57.8%, with a CAGR of -25.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 48.7%, while the biggest increase was in 2019 at 13.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.7%)	13.7%	(27.7%)	(25.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa remained the dominant and nearly exclusive source for Malawi's tomato imports in kind, holding a 95.8% share.

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

Malawi's imported tomato volumes declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled $69 435, which is 21.0% less than in 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 27.5%, with a CAGR of -10.2%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at $97 901, and the largest increase was also in 2018 at 2.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	(10.3%)	(21.0%)	(10.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was the key and almost sole market for Malawi's tomato imports in value terms, accounting for 99.3% of total 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