Mungbean production is a significant industry in many countries ^{1 2 3}.

Key facts about mungbean production include ^{1 2 3}:

• The average production of mungbeans is 721 kg/ha, and there are around 7.3 million hectares planted worldwide.
• India and Myanmar account for 30% of the 5.3 million tonnes of production produced globally.
• Other significant producers include China, Indonesia, Thailand, Kenya, and Tanzania.
• Mungbean production in Australia varies between 30 000 and 60 000 tonnes per year.
• Nearly all (95%) of the Australian mungbean crop is bagged, containerised and exported.
• Mungbean production areas outside Asia, including in Australia, America, and Africa, are increasing.
• India is the biggest producer and consumer of mungbean, with about 4.5 million ha cultivated and a total production of 2.5 million tons.