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, signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2001.
Malawi Trade Summary
U.S. total goods trade with Malawi were $68.0 million in 2024. U.S. goods exports to Malawi in 2024 were $26.9 million, up 48.9 percent ($8.9 million) from 2023. U.S. goods imports from Malawi in 2024 were $41.1 million, down 8.0 percent ($3.6 million) from 2023. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Malawi was $14.1 million in 2024, a 46.8 percent increase ($12.4 million) over 2023.
