Indonesia is the Largest Exporter of Soap to Malawi

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 drastic decrease in exports over the past 10 years. Indonesia's 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 billion dollars. Most of the exported products (14 in total) are also exported to many other countries.

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

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

Indonesia's top export to Malawi is Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing preparations, lubricating preparations, manufactured... Under the tradmap classification, this falls under HS code 34. In 2022, Indonesia exported US$5,688,000 worth of these products, an increase from US$4,506,000 in the previous period.

2. Organic chemicals

Organic chemicals (HS code 29). Indonesia exported US$2,074,000.

3. Rubber and articles thereof

Exports of Rubber and articles thereof to Malawi ranked 80th. In 2022, Indonesia exported US$856,000. Other top export destinations include the United States, Japan, China, India, and the Republic of Korea.

4. Footwear, gaiters and the like

Ranked fourth, Footwear, gaiters and the like (HS code 64) are categorized together with parts and articles thereof. Indonesia exported US$735,000 worth of these products to Malawi, ranking 56th among export destinations. Other major export destinations include the United States, Belgium, China, Germany, and Japan. Indonesia also exports this product to 116 countries.

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

Indonesia exports this product to 168 countries. Exports to Malawi ranked 134th. In 2022, Indonesia exported US$388,000. Other major export destinations include China, India, Pakistan, the United States, and Malaysia.