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Malawi has the highest petrol price in Africa at USD 3.83 per litre, nearly double that of Zimbabwe at USD 2.08 per litr...
25/05/2026

Malawi has the highest petrol price in Africa at USD 3.83 per litre, nearly double that of Zimbabwe at USD 2.08 per litre, the second most expensive country on this list of Africa's top ten highest petrol prices.

The gap is most likely driven by limited forex availability, import costs, and global supply chain pressures. Since Malawi is landlocked and imports all of its fuel, every litre purchased draws directly from the country's foreign exchange reserves.

As we celebrate 63 years of unity, integration and development in Africa, we also acknowledge the role of businesses in ...
25/05/2026

As we celebrate 63 years of unity, integration and development in Africa, we also acknowledge the role of businesses in shaping the progress we see today.

Happy Africa Day to every visionary leader, every business, and every citizen contributing to the continent’s continued development.

Malawi currently exports macadamia nuts to more than 9 international markets across regions, including South Africa, the...
22/05/2026

Malawi currently exports macadamia nuts to more than 9 international markets across regions, including South Africa, the USA, Europe, and East Asia.

With global macadamia demand expected to grow significantly by 2030, Malawi is well-positioned to benefit from this expanding market.

The country’s growing export footprint creates opportunities for increased foreign exchange earnings, rural employment, investment in agriculture, and stronger long-term economic growth.

As demand continues to rise, Malawi’s macadamia industry has the potential to become one of the country’s key agricultural success stories.

NASFAM | Malawi Investment and Trade Centre | Export Development Fund

Malawi’s cost of living continues to rise.Estimated monthly living costs for a family of 6 (covering both food and non-f...
22/05/2026

Malawi’s cost of living continues to rise.

Estimated monthly living costs for a family of 6 (covering both food and non-food items) increased from about K694,653 in January 2025 to over K1 million in January 2026.

While there were brief periods of price relief, the overall trend shows sustained increases in basic needs like food, transport, housing, and utilities.

This points to the growing importance of budgeting, income planning, and cost awareness in everyday financial decisions for both households and businesses.

Malawi’s macadamia sector is beginning to recover after a difficult few years.Export earnings dropped sharply in 2022 bu...
21/05/2026

Malawi’s macadamia sector is beginning to recover after a difficult few years.

Export earnings dropped sharply in 2022 but have now stabilised at around $15–16 million between 2023 and 2024.

As Malawi continues to rely heavily on to***co, tea, and sugar exports, macadamia presents an important opportunity to diversify the economy and support rural livelihoods.

The next step is not just producing more, but investing in processing, market access, and value addition so Malawi can capture more value globally.

NASFAM | Malawi Investment and Trade Centre | Export Development Fund

Blantyre is the most expensive city to raise a family in Malawi.Food alone costs a household around MWK 730,000 a month....
20/05/2026

Blantyre is the most expensive city to raise a family in Malawi.

Food alone costs a household around MWK 730,000 a month. That's MWK 120,000 more than Lilongwe, and nearly 30% more than what a family in Mzuzu spends on the same basics. Once you add rent, household items, and school fees, the total cost of a modest family life in Blantyre exceeds MWK 1.19M every month.

The trend is worth watching as a signal of where things are heading.

In April, the petrol price increased to a record high of K6,672 per litre. On 8 May, MERA offered some relief when the p...
19/05/2026

In April, the petrol price increased to a record high of K6,672 per litre. On 8 May, MERA offered some relief when the price decreased by K463 to K6,209 per litre, while diesel remained unchanged at K6,687.

Saving K18,520 on a 40-litre tank is a welcome development, but the reality is that fuel costs are still much higher than they were at the start of the year.

When fuel prices increase, everything follows: transport, food, and rent. How much more can the ordinary Malawian household take before their budget breaks?

Over the past 40 years, Malawi has steadily built its position in the global macadamia industry, now contributing 3% of ...
19/05/2026

Over the past 40 years, Malawi has steadily built its position in the global macadamia industry, now contributing 3% of global production as of 2023. Today, Malawi is one of the top 10 macadamia producers in the world and among the top 5 in Africa.

As the sector grows, so does its importance for smallholder farmers and rural livelihoods.

This week, we are sharing more on Malawi’s macadamia value chain and its growth potential. Stay tuned!

NASFAM | Malawi Investment and Trade Centre | Export Development Fund

We collected data on how much 1kg of tomatoes costs across different shops in Lilongwe to help you make better decisions...
15/05/2026

We collected data on how much 1kg of tomatoes costs across different shops in Lilongwe to help you make better decisions on your next grocery trip.

Prices vary a lot from place to place, so knowing the difference can help you plan and save.

From seedbed to sale, Malawi's to***co value chain involves farmers, curers, graders, transporters, auction floors, and ...
14/05/2026

From seedbed to sale, Malawi's to***co value chain involves farmers, curers, graders, transporters, auction floors, and international buyers with each stage adding (or losing) value depending on how well each stage is managed.

The To***co Control Commission (TCC) regulates it end to end, licensing growers, graders, transporters, floor operators, and buyers.

At the auction floor, international buyers hold pricing power, especially in a season like 2026, where supply is outrunning demand.

The to***co leaf is exported in a semi-processed state, to be finished and packaged as the final product outside of Malawi.

The long term conversation should be whether Malawi can one day manufacture to***co products within the country to maximize on the benefits of the full value chain.

Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade & Tourism - Malawi | The To***co Commission | NASFAM

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Malawi's to***co buying season opened on April 20th at Kanengo Auction Floors in Lilongwe. In the first week, 2.2 millio...
13/05/2026

Malawi's to***co buying season opened on April 20th at Kanengo Auction Floors in Lilongwe. In the first week, 2.2 million kg was sold at an average price of $2.13/kg, generating $4.8 million.

This would be considered a slow start considering the 2025 season was a record year. Malawi sold 221 million kg and earned $542 million, a 37% increase from the 2024 season. Despite the record revenue, the price farmers received per kilogram was fell. That trend is continuing in 2026.

This season, Malawi is expected to produce 197 million kg of to***co. Buyers have indicated purchasing needs of 170 million kg. That leaves a surplus of 27 million kg with no guaranteed buyer, which puts further downward pressure on prices. When supply exceeds demand, sellers lose bargaining power.

The volume is impressive. The value story is more complicated. Will the per kg value to***co continue its downward trajectory through the 2026 season?

Ministry of Industrialization, Business, Trade & Tourism - Malawi | The To***co Commission | NASFAM
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