Merchandise exports in Malawi
Malawi: Merchandise exports was 770.21 million constant US$ in 2009. ▲ Rising
Merchandise exports in Malawi, 1985–2009
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.
Analysis
Malawi recorded 770.21 million constant US$ for merchandise exports in 2009. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 40.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Malawi peaked at 770.21 million constant US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 0 constant US$, in 1985.
That places Malawi 30th out of 48 countries with data for 2009, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Merchandise exports in Malawi, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1986 | 0 constant US$ | — |
| 1987 | 278.48 million constant US$ | — |
| 1988 | 306.07 million constant US$ | +9.9% |
| 1989 | 232.64 million constant US$ | -24.0% |
| 1990 | 411.58 million constant US$ | +76.9% |
| 1991 | 429.38 million constant US$ | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 421.20 million constant US$ | -1.9% |
| 1993 | 393.95 million constant US$ | -6.5% |
| 1994 | 389.43 million constant US$ | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 429.74 million constant US$ | +10.4% |
| 1996 | 503.36 million constant US$ | +17.1% |
| 1997 | 539.45 million constant US$ | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 579.39 million constant US$ | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 548.09 million constant US$ | -5.4% |
| 2000 | 502.08 million constant US$ | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 586.94 million constant US$ | +16.9% |
| 2002 | 583.93 million constant US$ | -0.5% |
| 2003 | 544.65 million constant US$ | -6.7% |
| 2004 | 580.02 million constant US$ | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 615.49 million constant US$ | +6.1% |
| 2006 | 573.45 million constant US$ | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 567.69 million constant US$ | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 590.26 million constant US$ | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 770.21 million constant US$ | +30.5% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 770.21 million constant US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 658.07 million constant US$, 1.2× the median. (16 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 770.21 million constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 84% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Merchandise exports in Malawi changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +76.9% | 232.64 million constant US$ | 411.58 million constant US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 163.44 million constant US$ | 0 constant US$ | 306.07 million constant US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 464.56 million constant US$ | 389.43 million constant US$ | 579.39 million constant US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 591.47 million constant US$ | 502.08 million constant US$ | 770.21 million constant US$ | 10 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
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- Imports of low carbon technology products, US dollar (World), per 4.21 units per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise exports in Malawi?
- Merchandise exports in Malawi was 770.21 million constant US$ in 2009, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 770.21 million constant US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 constant US$ in 1985.
- How does Malawi rank for merchandise exports?
- Malawi ranks 30th out of 48 countries with data for 2009.
- Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Malawi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.