How much vanilla does Madagascar produce and export?
Madagascar is the largest producer of vanilla: 3,090 tonnes in 2024, 43% of the world's 7,115 tonnes (FAOSTAT). It is the largest exporter by value: $278.5 million in 2024, 60% of world exports of vanilla (HS 0905) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is France, which takes 34% of its vanilla exports by value.
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Madagascar's vanilla production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3,090 tonnes | 43% | -0.2% a year | 2024 |
FAOSTAT Crops and livestock products (QCL), 2024. World total is the sum of reporting countries.
Share of world output over time
| 1990 | 2000 | 2010 | 2020 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32% | 22% | 33% | 44% | 43% |
Madagascar's vanilla exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $278.5 million | 60% | 4,642 t | $59,991 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 0905 (Vanilla).
Where Madagascar's vanilla goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Madagascar's exports |
|---|---|---|
| France | $94M | 34% |
| United States | $87M | 31% |
| Canada | $24M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $21M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $15M | 5.4% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Madagascar vanilla: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/MDG/vanilla/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.