Imports of goods and services in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of goods and services was 1.93 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services in Malawi, 2017–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Malawi is 1.93 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Malawi peaked at 2.22 trillion constant LCU in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.83 trillion constant LCU, in 2018.
That places Malawi 51st out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
Imports of goods and services in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2.13 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 2018 | 1.83 trillion constant LCU | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 1.95 trillion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 2.11 trillion constant LCU | +8.1% |
| 2021 | 2.22 trillion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 1.86 trillion constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2023 | 1.89 trillion constant LCU | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 1.88 trillion constant LCU | -0.2% |
| 2025 | 1.93 trillion constant LCU | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.97 trillion constant LCU | 1.83 trillion constant LCU | 2.13 trillion constant LCU | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.98 trillion constant LCU | 1.86 trillion constant LCU | 2.22 trillion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
More economy & growth data for Malawi
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.07 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 42,016 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 10.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.143 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 96.05 current US$ per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), annual 11.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 250.44 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current LCU), per 168,173 current LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (constant 2015 US$) 2 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Malawi?
- Imports of goods and services in Malawi was 1.93 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 2.22 trillion constant LCU in 2021.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.83 trillion constant LCU in 2018.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of goods and services?
- Malawi ranks 51st out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.