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Exports In 2023, Malawi exported $1.04M in Rice, making it the 83rd largest exporter of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 52nd most exported product in Malawi. The main destination of Rice exports from Malawi are: Tanzania ($805k), Zimbabwe ($74.6k), United Kingdom ($65.4k), Zambia ($51.9k), and South Africa ($40.5k).

The fastest growing export markets for Rice of Malawi between 2022 and 2023 were Tanzania ($732k), United Kingdom ($64.5k), and Zambia ($9.64k).

Imports In 2023, Malawi imported $1.04M in Rice, becoming the 188th largest importer of Rice in the world. At the same year, Rice was the 277th most imported product in Malawi. Malawi imports Rice primarily from: United States ($364k), India ($347k), Pakistan ($197k), South Africa ($63.9k), and United Arab Emirates ($43.4k).

The fastest growing import markets in Rice for Malawi between 2022 and 2023 were United States ($269k), India ($195k), and Pakistan ($139k).

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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 (2023)$1.04M
IMPORTS (2023)$1.04M
NET TRADE (2023)-$715

In 2023, Malawi exported $1.04M in Rice. The main destinations of Malawi exports on Rice were Tanzania ($805k), Zimbabwe ($74.6k), United Kingdom ($65.4k), Zambia ($51.9k), and South Africa ($40.5k).

In 2023, Malawi imported $1.04M in Rice, mainly from United States ($364k), India ($347k), Pakistan ($197k), South Africa ($63.9k), and United Arab Emirates ($43.4k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Rice EXPORT MARKETS FOR Malawi WERE (2022 - 2023):
Tanzania$732k (998%)
United Kingdom$64.5k (7.18k%)
Zambia$9.64k (22.8%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Rice BY Malawi WERE (2022 - 2023):
Zimbabwe-$80.1k (-51.8%)
Kenya-$22.7k (-100%)
South Africa-$13k (-24.2%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Malawi's main exporting competitors in Rice were:
In 2023, 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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