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. goods and services trade with Malawi totaled an estimated $268.6 million in 2024, up 2.3 percent ($5.9 million) from 2023.
U.S. goods trade with Malawi totaled an estimated $73.0 million in 2025. U.S. goods exports to Malawi in 2025 were $24.2 million, down 10.1 percent ($2.7 million) from 2024. U.S. goods imports from Malawi totaled $48.8 million in 2025, up 22.7 percent ($9.0 million) from 2024. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Malawi was $24.6 million in 2025, a 91.4 percent increase ($11.7 million) over 2024.
U.S. total services trade (exports plus imports) with Malawi totaled an estimated $202 million in 2024. U.S. services exports to Malawi in 2024 were $115 million, up 5.5 percent ($6 million) from 2023. U.S. services imports from Malawi in 2024 were $87 million, down 4.4 percent ($4 million) from 2023. The U.S. services trade surplus with Malawi was $28 million in 2024, a 55.6 percent increase ($10 million) over 2023.
