Malawi

AGOA Status: Malawi is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which includes Malawi, have a Trade & Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).

U.S.-Malawi Trade Facts

Malawi is currently our 158th largest goods trading partner with $108.7 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $37 million; Goods imports totaled $71.7 million. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Malawi was $34.7 million in 2010.

Exports

Malawi was the United States' 171st largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Malawi in 2010 were $37 million, down 8.5% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Special Other ($7.9 million), Pharmaceutical Products ($7.1 million), Cereals/Wheat ($5.6 million), Machinery ($5.5 million), and Fats and Oils ($2.1 million).

Imports

Malawi was the United States' 128th largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Malawi totaled $71.7 million in 2010, a 13% increase from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2010 were: Tobacco ($44.8 million), Knit Apparel ($10.3 million), Edible Fruit and Nuts ($5.9 million), Spices, Coffee, and Tea ($5.8 million), and Sugars ($4 million).

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade deficit with Malawi was $34.7 million in 2010, 51% greater than in 2009.