Peanut (groundnuts) Prices in Malawi
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (MWK) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.94 | 1,997 | ▲ 102.5% | ▲ 102.5% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the peanut (groundnuts) price in Malawi available is US$ 1.94 per kg (1,997 MWK), up 102.5% year-on-year.
Malawi is a net exporter of peanuts (groundnuts), ranking 12th out of 102 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 15,025 tonnes valued at US$29.1 million, accounting for 0.8% of global peanut exports, though this represents a 45.9% year-on-year decrease. The latest export unit value is US$1.9373 per kg.
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Malawi is a net exporter of peanuts (groundnuts), ranking 12th out of 102 global exporters in 2024. The country exported 15,025 tonnes valued at US$29.1 million, accounting for 0.8% of global peanut exports, though this represents a 45.9% year-on-year decrease. The latest export unit value is US$1.9373 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Malawi exported $29.1M (15 kt) of peanut (groundnuts)▼ 45.9% YoY. That ranks #12 worldwide (0.8% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top peanut (groundnuts) exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Argentina $893.1M · 25.6%
- #2 India $821.9M · 23.5%
- #3 US $392.2M · 11.2%
- #4 Brazil $359.9M · 10.3%
- #5 Netherlands $291.9M · 8.4%
Annual export data Malawi · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.1M | 15 kt | $1.94 |
| 2023 | $53.8M | 56.2 kt | $0.96 |
| 2022 | $80.5M | 75.4 kt | $1.07 |
| 2021 | $42.5M | 6.5 kt | $6.58 |
| 2020 | $38.7M | 9.2 kt | $4.19 |
HS Code
peanut (groundnuts) is traded under Harmonized System code 1202.42. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.