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Exports In 2023, Malawi exported $187k in Used Clothing, making it the 120th largest exporter of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 102nd most exported product in Malawi. The main destination of Used Clothing exports from Malawi are: Zimbabwe ($50.9k), United Kingdom ($34.6k), Mozambique ($25.4k), Tanzania ($9.35k), and United States ($6.93k).

The fastest growing export markets for Used Clothing of Malawi between 2022 and 2023 were United Kingdom ($11k), Tanzania ($6.89k), and Ghana ($5.25k).

Imports In 2023, Malawi imported $92.5M in Used Clothing, becoming the 15th largest importer of Used Clothing in the world. At the same year, Used Clothing was the 5th most imported product in Malawi. Malawi imports Used Clothing primarily from: China ($66.4M), Switzerland ($6.96M), United Arab Emirates ($5.16M), Pakistan ($3.38M), and United States ($2.11M).

The fastest growing import markets in Used Clothing for Malawi between 2022 and 2023 were China ($49.6M), Switzerland ($6.69M), and United Arab Emirates ($3.12M).

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The following visualization shows the latest trends on Used Clothing. Countries are shown based on data availability.

* 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 (2023)$187k
IMPORTS (2023)$92.5M
NET TRADE (2023)-$92.3M

In 2023, Malawi exported $187k in Used Clothing. The main destinations of Malawi exports on Used Clothing were Zimbabwe ($50.9k), United Kingdom ($34.6k), Mozambique ($25.4k), Tanzania ($9.35k), and United States ($6.93k).

In 2023, Malawi imported $92.5M in Used Clothing, mainly from China ($66.4M), Switzerland ($6.96M), United Arab Emirates ($5.16M), Pakistan ($3.38M), and United States ($2.11M).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Used Clothing EXPORT MARKETS FOR Malawi WERE (2022 - 2023):
United Kingdom$11k (46.3%)
Tanzania$6.89k (280%)
Ghana$5.25k (967%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Used Clothing BY Malawi WERE (2022 - 2023):
Mozambique-$32.9k (-56.5%)
Zimbabwe-$30.9k (-37.7%)
Belgium-$8.1k (-73.3%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Malawi's main exporting competitors in Used Clothing were:
In 2023, Malawi's main importing competitors in Used Clothing were:

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Trade Value of Used Clothing by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALKenya+ $72.8k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $325k

Used Clothing’s highest export potential is Kenya. With an export gap of $72.8k.   Used Clothing’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $325k.

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