Countries by Groundnut (Peanut) Production 2024

About This Dataset

Countries ranked by total groundnut production in 2024, measured in millions of metric tons according to FAO data. China produces over 37% of the world's groundnuts — a dominance driven by extensive cultivation in Henan, Shandong, and Hebei provinces, where the oil-rich legume is processed into cooking oil, peanut butter, snack foods, and animal feed at industrial scale. India is the second largest producer, with groundnuts representing a critical source of edible oil and rural income across multiple states.

✨ AI Insight

China's dominance in groundnut production is stark, as it produces nearly three times more than India, the second-largest producer. This gap highlights the scale of China's agricultural operations, particularly in provinces like Henan, Shandong, and Hebei, where groundnuts are integral to various industries. Nigeria's production of 3.4 million metric tons, while notable, pales in comparison to China's output and reflects the challenges faced by many African nations in scaling agricultural production. The trend suggests that as global demand for groundnuts continues to rise, countries like India and Nigeria may need to enhance their agricultural practices and investment to close the gap with China.

Source: Wikipedia

Key Findings

Auto-computed highlights from this dataset

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China leads with 19 in 2024.

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Average value in 2024: 5 · median: 3.

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Gap in 2024: China is 16.2× larger than Tanzania.