Countries by Peanut production

Peanuts are a crucial agricultural product known for their nutritional value and versatile use in various industries. They thrive in warm climates with well-drained sandy loam soils. According to the latest available data by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the year 2023, peanut production remains an important indicator of agricultural output worldwide.

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Map of countries by Peanut production

Global Peanut Production

In 2023, the global production of peanuts was approximately 54 million tonnes. Since 1961, peanut production has showcased a generally upward trend, rising from around 14 million tonnes in 1961 to 54 million tonnes in 2023. This substantial growth highlights the increasing demand and cultivation improvements over the decades.

Peanut Production by Country

  • China: Approximately 18 million tonnes in 2023, leading the world's peanut production.
  • India: Around 10 million tonnes, sustaining its position as a top producer.
  • Nigeria: Producing about 4.3 million tonnes, Nigeria remains a significant player in the peanut market.
  • United States of America: With a production of around 2.7 million tonnes, the U.S. contributes sizably to global supply.
  • Canada: According to FAO statistics, Canada is not a producer of peanuts.
Country Production (tonnes) Production per Person (kg) Harvested Area (ha) Yield (kg/ha)
China 18,357,437 13.17 4,748,050 3.866
India 10,296,707.97 7.704 4,961,181 2.075
Nigeria 4,300,000 21.783 3,450,000 1.246
United States of America 2,671,670 8.151 636,980 4.194
Myanmar 1,785,642.21 33.152 1,234,041 1.447
Senegal 1,493,090.16 94.944 1,188,774 1.256
Sudan 1,386,000 33.973 3,014,000 0.46
Guinea 1,000,000 84.15 900,000 1.111
Argentina 962,674 21.636 371,627 2.59
Brazil 875,205 4.177 235,687 3.713
Chad 782,177 50.946 749,372 1.044
Burkina Faso 683,183.07 33.747 754,457 0.906
Indonesia 640,000 2.415 273,953 2.336
Ghana 600,000 20.26 370,000 1.622
Central African Republic 591,669 124.893 198,811 2.976
Tanzania 586,216 10.816 669,260 0.876
Cameroon 540,000 22.695 540,000 1
Congo-Kinshasa 497,197 6.113 510,000 0.975
Niger 455,000 21.195 1,020,000 0.446
Mali 454,736 23.799 494,789 0.919
Vietnam 400,172.26 4.227 152,388 2.626
Malawi 350,000 19.519 400,000 0.875
Egypt 247,686.94 2.54 70,000 3.538
Côte d'Ivoire 240,000 9.636 165,000 1.455
Zambia 235,445.58 13.942 325,576 0.723
Angola 233,483 7.982 361,101 0.647
Mozambique 226,497.85 7.848 575,792 0.393
Nicaragua 206,867.5 32.916 50,166 4.124
South Sudan 189,627.86 15.388 267,236 0.71
Turkey 185,137 2.169 46,010 4.024
Benin 178,953.7 15.75 242,694 0.737
Zimbabwe 160,549.8 10.812 369,772 0.434
Guinea-Bissau 143,817.84 90.75 121,249 1.186
Uganda 140,000 3.606 330,000 0.424
Pakistan 120,937 0.599 142,864 0.847
Ethiopia 115,000 1.069 90,000 1.278
Mexico 91,208.62 0.731 45,632 1.999
Sierra Leone 88,608.12 11.478 66,343 1.336
Bangladesh 67,173 0.407 35,526 1.891
Madagascar 56,205.56 2.14 63,332 0.887
Gambia 55,000 26.811 55,000 1
South Africa 53,000 0.918 31,300 1.693
Taiwan 49,637 2.105 18,050 2.75
Togo 45,208.36 6.149 59,903 0.755
Laos 43,563.45 6.258 16,308 2.671
Gabon 32,592.59 15.764 31,549 1.033
Philippines 31,772.15 0.299 25,039 1.269
Sri Lanka 29,680 1.384 16,597 1.788
Congo-Brazzaville 26,573.43 4.921 49,820 0.533
Bolivia 26,448.21 2.339 19,172 1.38
Thailand 26,019 0.376 11,285 2.306
Kenya 24,000 0.471 20,924 1.147
Morocco 22,224 0.639 8,250 2.694
Syria 19,721 1.079 6,106 3.23
Algeria 18,252.77 0.429 5,754 3.172
Paraguay 16,782 2.379 17,272 0.972
Uzbekistan 16,497.06 0.505 1,063 15.519
Australia 16,347.28 0.653 5,100 3.205
Tajikistan 15,851.84 1.775 3,619 4.38
Japan 15,700 0.124 5,710 2.75
Libya 14,422.81 2.229 8,978 1.606
Israel 13,721 1.54 3,000 4.574
Rwanda 13,195.73 1.1 28,936 0.456
Haiti 13,100 1.179 40,100 0.327
Iran 12,245.17 0.15 2,595 4.719
Cambodia 12,000 0.747 10,000 1.2
Burundi 10,602.19 0.993 16,367 0.648
Guatemala 10,290.33 0.595 2,141 4.806
South Korea 9,000 0.174 3,306 2.722
Somalia 8,369.68 0.551 7,753 1.08
Lebanon 7,573 1.243 1,634 4.635
Dominican Republic 7,203.38 0.702 4,535 1.588
Liberia 6,805.6 1.553 8,183 0.832
Iraq 6,719 0.171 1,832 3.668
Peru 5,868.78 0.188 3,938 1.49
Comoros 4,847.17 5.698 5,518 0.878
Greece 4,567 0.424 1,478 3.09
East Timor 3,488.1 2.765 5,388 0.647
Venezuela 3,020.75 0.095 956 3.16
Ecuador 2,609.92 0.153 3,447 0.757
Colombia 2,447.35 0.049 1,698 1.441
Eritrea 2,261.95 0.436 3,042 0.744
Swaziland 2,215.24 1.911 4,944 0.448
Saudi Arabia 2,017.03 0.06 484 4.167
Jamaica 2,011 0.737 1,611 1.248
Uruguay 1,847.94 0.527 3,432 0.538
Vanuatu 1,614.46 5.302 1,396 1.156
Papua New Guinea 1,546.75 0.181 1,480 1.045
Yemen 1,462.35 0.051 2,015 0.726
Tonga 1,255.42 12.473 2,035 0.617
Mauritania 825.12 0.207 1,031 0.8
Bulgaria 751 0.107 443 1.695
Spain 661 0.014 228 2.899
Kyrgyzstan 652 0.103 197 3.31
Botswana 406.24 0.176 1,621 0.251
Namibia 374.79 0.155 1,074 0.349
Fiji 355.45 0.402 428 0.83
Cyprus 350 0.409 80 4.375
Mauritius 348 0.275 151 2.305
Belize 291 0.735 306 0.951
Guyana 247.88 0.317 16 15.492
Costa Rica 226.72 0.045 208 1.09
Georgia 224.17 0.06 239 0.938
Cuba 149.7 0.013 144 1.04
Malaysia 137.5 0.004 51 2.696
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 124 1.132 36 3.444
Bhutan 120.7 0.166 80 1.509
Honduras 81.73 0.009 152 0.538
Italy 65 0.001 17 3.824
Suriname 52.34 0.092 17 3.079
Portugal 30 0.003 12 2.5
Kazakhstan 15.97 0.001 23 0.694
Saint Kitts and Nevis 14.97 0.324 10 1.497
Palestinian Territories 10.06 0.002 2 5.03
Barbados 7.38 0.026 4 1.845
Hungary 4 0 6 0.667

Top Peanut Producing Countries by Share

  • China: Holding approximately 34% of the global production, China dominates the peanut market.
  • India: With nearly 19% contribution, India ranks as the second largest producer.
  • Nigeria: Nigeria's 8% share signifies its growing impact in the industry.
  • United States of America: The U.S. accounts for about 5% of the global production.
  • These four countries combined contribute a substantial portion of the world's peanut production, with China leading by a large margin.

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