Imports of goods and services in Malawi
Malawi: Imports of goods and services was 3.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Malawi, 1977–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, imports of goods and services in Malawi stood at 3.92 billion BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and up 29.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Malawi peaked at 4.00 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 284.62 million BoP, current US$, in 1986.
Malawi ranks 150th of 199 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 378.17 million BoP, current US$ | 300.47 million BoP, current US$ | 450.74 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 367.49 million BoP, current US$ | 284.62 million BoP, current US$ | 486.52 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 707.92 million BoP, current US$ | 548.72 million BoP, current US$ | 917.86 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 629.09 million BoP, current US$ | 2.24 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.81 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.41 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.27 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.78 billion BoP, current US$ | 3.37 billion BoP, current US$ | 4.00 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 147 Djibouti 4.76 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 148 Congo 4.49 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 149 South Sudan 4.44 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 151 Fiji 3.85 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 152 Cayman Islands 3.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 153 New Caledonia 3.38 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Malawi
- Manufacturing, value added 909.88 billion constant LCU (2024)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 12.55 billion current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 21.97 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 3.74 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 2.0% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 2.13 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 11.0% (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added 2.16 trillion current LCU (2024)
- Final consumption expenditure 1.4% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 26.74 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services in Malawi?
- Imports of goods and services in Malawi was 3.92 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 4.00 billion BoP, current US$ in 2023.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 284.62 million BoP, current US$ in 1986.
- How does Malawi rank for imports of goods and services?
- Malawi ranks 150th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Imports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.