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Exports In 2022, Malawi exported $369k in Rice, making it the 102nd largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 86th most exported product in Malawi. The main destination of Rice exports from Malawi are: Zimbabwe ($163k), Zambia ($76.8k), Tanzania ($73.3k), South Africa ($37.7k), and Kenya ($10.8k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Malawi between 2021 and 2022 were Tanzania ($73.3k), Zambia ($59.8k), and Zimbabwe ($52.8k).

Imports In 2022, Malawi imported $408k in Rice, becoming the 201st largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 387th most imported product in Malawi. Malawi imports Rice primarily from: United States ($126k), India ($106k), Pakistan ($51.5k), Tanzania ($34.2k), and Mozambique ($31.5k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Malawi between 2021 and 2022 were Mozambique ($31.5k), Canada ($8.83k), and India ($3.99k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$369k
IMPORTS (2022)$408k
NET TRADE (2022)-$39k

In 2022, Malawi exported $369k in Rice. The main destinations of Malawi exports on Rice were Zimbabwe ($163k), Zambia ($76.8k), Tanzania ($73.3k), South Africa ($37.7k), and Kenya ($10.8k).

In 2022, Malawi imported $408k in Rice, mainly from United States ($126k), India ($106k), Pakistan ($51.5k), Tanzania ($34.2k), and Mozambique ($31.5k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Malawi WERE (2021 - 2022):
Tanzania$73.3k (1%)
Zambia$59.8k (352%)
Zimbabwe$52.8k (47.7%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rice BY Malawi WERE (2021 - 2022):
Sudan-$688k (-100%)
United States-$61.3k (-98.7%)
Mozambique-$24.8k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

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In 2022, Malawi's main exporting competitors in Rice were:
India $11.1B
Vietnam $3.18B
In 2022, Malawi's main importing competitors in Rice were:

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Trade Value of Rice by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALSouth Africa+ $56.5k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $96.5k

Rice’s highest export potential is South Africa. With an export gap of $56.5k.   Rice’s highest import potential is India with an import gap of $96.5k.

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