Indonesia's Soap Exports to Malawi Increase to US$5,688 Thousand

Indonesia recorded US$10,823,000 in exports to Malawi as of December 2022. This figure represents a 22.5% increase compared to the previous year's exports of US$8.84 million.

Indonesia's trade record with Malawi shows a significant decrease in exports over the past 10 years. The lowest export value was US$8.84 million, while the highest reached US$15,832,000.

Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) exported to Malawi, 37 were worth more than one million dollars. Most of the exported products (14) are also exported to many other countries.

The following is a list of the top five products exported from Indonesia to Malawi, ordered by value from highest to lowest.

1. Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, etc.

This product, classified under HS code 34 in Trademap, was Indonesia's top export to Malawi, reaching US$5,688,000. This represents an increase compared to the previous period's US$4,506,000.

2. Organic chemicals

Indonesia exported US$2,074,000 worth of organic chemicals (HS code 29).

3. Rubber and articles thereof

Indonesia exported US$856,000 worth of rubber and articles thereof (HS code 40), an increase from the previous period's US$837,000. Indonesia exports this product to 146 countries. Malawi ranked 80th among export destinations for this product. Other top five export destinations include the United States, Japan, China, India, and the Republic of Korea.

4. Footwear, gaiters and the like

Classified under HS code 64, footwear, gaiters and the like, and parts thereof, amounted to US$735,000 in exports from Indonesia to Malawi. Indonesia exports this product to 121 countries. Malawi ranked 56th among export destinations for this product. Other top five export destinations include the United States, Belgium, China, Germany, and Japan.

5. Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions

Ranked fifth, animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions (HS code 15), including prepared edible fats, amounted to US$388,000 in exports from Indonesia. Malawi ranked 134th among export destinations for this product. Other major export destinations include China, India, Pakistan, the United States, and Malaysia. Indonesia exports this product to 163 countries.