Key Market Indicators
The country came in number 97 in 2017, with Angola overtaking at 23,440 Kilograms. The United Kingdom, France and the Netherlands respectively came in numbers 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Candy imports to Malawi are forecast to decline by 1.2% year on year in 2026, reaching 3.6 million kilograms. This is down from 3.9 million kilograms in 2021, when the country was ranked 90th globally. The fastest growth in imports over the past five years was recorded in 1995, when they increased by 4.3% year on year. The UK, Germany and the Netherlands were the largest exporters of confectionery to Malawi in 2021. Candy exports from Malawi decreased by 5.2% in 2017, reaching 22,210 kilograms. This is down from 23,440 kilograms in 2016, when the country was ranked 97th globally. Angola overtook Malawi in exports that year. Between 1995 and 2017, Malawian exports of confectionery increased by 26.9% year on year. The UK, France and the Netherlands were the main destinations of Malawian confectionery exports in 2017.
