Malawi

In 2013, the value of merchandise exports of Malawi was 1.2 bln US$, while its merchandise imports were 2.8 bln US$ (see graph 1 and tables 2 & 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a relatively large deficit of 1.6 bln US$ (see graph 1). The merchandise trade balance recorded a large deficit of 1.6 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Sub-Saharan Africa at -954.1 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Malawi were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 17 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 14 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2013, the value of exports of services of Malawi increased by 19.3 percent, reaching 136.6 mln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 71.0 percent and reached 396.6 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a relatively large trade in services deficit of 260.0 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Malawi