Key Market Indicators
Potato consumption in Malawi is projected to decline 1.3% annually to 640,000 metric tons by 2026. This is down from 690,000 metric tons in 2021, marking a drop of 0.1% since 2017. In 2021, Malawi ranked 43rd in potato consumption, behind Bolivia's 690,000 metric tons. India, the United States and Russia were the top three consumers. Malawi's potato production is forecast to drop 10.9% annually to 494,140 metric tons by 2026. This is down from 954,530 metric tons in 2021, representing a decline of 1.8% since 1966. In 2021, Malawi was 46th in potato production, behind Chile's 954,530 metric tons. India, Russia and Ukraine were the top three producers.
