Malawi, UK move to enhance trade

Malawi and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment. This follows a high-level UK–Malawi Business Roundtable held in London. The UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UKMCC) hosted the event. A statement from the British High Commission indicates that discussions at the meeting focused on expanding trade, attracting investment and strengthening commercial l partnerships across key sectors, including agriculture, mining, energy, healthcare, tourism, financial services and technology. The chamber also confirmed plans to establish its first permanent office in Malawi to support businesses that are operating between the two countries. British High Commissioner to Malawi Leigh Stubblefield said the UK and Malawi shared a long-standing partnership that was built on mutual respect and shared ambition. "I am encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by the private sector and look forward to seeing today's conversations develop into meaningful commercial l partnerships," she said. Malawi's High Commissioner to the UK Thomas Bisika said Malawi was committed to creating a competitive and attractive investment environment. "We welcome UK businesses looking to invest, trade and build long-term partnerships. The strong level of engagement at today's event demonstrates growing confidence in Malawi's economic potential," he said. UK- Malawi Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Edgar Chibaka said the roundtable brought together the right mix of decision-makers from government and business. He said the chamber's role was to create opportunities, build trusted relationships and help businesses navigate both markets." The chamber announced a programme of follow-up activities, including sector-specific investment webinars, business delegations, investor introductions and the official launch of its Malawi office, while also inviting businesses to become founding members ahead of its inaugural launch event in Malawi. According to the British Department of Business and Trade's Trade and Investment Factsheets, in 2025 alone, total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Malawi generated £57 million in the four quarters, a decrease of 31.3 percent, or £26 million in current prices, from the same period a year before. Of the amount, total UK exports to Malawi amounted to £33 million, a decrease of 44.1 percent, or £26 million in current prices. Total UK imports from Malawi amounted to £24 million in the four quarters to the end of quarter four in 2025, a change of less than £1 million in current prices, compared to the four quarters to the end of quarter four in 2024. Malawi was the UK's 173rd largest trading partner in the four quarters to the end of quarter four in 2025, accounting for less than 0.1 percent of total UK trade.

WIRE — Malawi and the United Kingdom (UK) have reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment. This follows a high-level UK–Malawi Business Roundtable held in London. The UK-Malawi Chamber of Commerce (UKMCC) hosted the event. A statement from the British High Commission indicates that discussions at the meeting focused on expanding trade, attracting investment and strengthening commercial l partnerships across key sectors, including agriculture, mining, energy, healthcare, tourism, financial services and technology. The chamber also confirmed plans to establish its first permanent office in Malawi to support businesses that are operating between the two countries. British High Commissioner to Malawi Leigh Stubblefield said the UK and Malawi shared a long-standing partnership that was built on mutual respect and shared ambition. "I am encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by the private sector and look forward to seeing today's conversations develop into meaningful commercial l partnerships," she said. Malawi's High Commissioner to the UK Thomas Bisika said Malawi was committed to creating a competitive and attractive investment environment. "We welcome UK businesses looking to invest, trade and build long-term partnerships. The strong level of engagement at today's event demonstrates growing confidence in Malawi's economic potential," he said. UK- Malawi Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Edgar Chibaka said the roundtable brought together the right mix of decision-makers from government and business. He said the chamber's role was to create opportunities, build trusted relationships and help businesses navigate both markets." The chamber announced a programme of follow-up activities, including sector-specific investment webinars, business delegations, investor introductions and the official launch of its Malawi office, while also inviting businesses to become founding members ahead of its inaugural launch event in Malawi. According to the British Department of Business and Trade's Trade and Investment Factsheets, in 2025 alone, total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Malawi generated £57 million in the four quarters, a decrease of 31.3 percent, or £26 million in current prices, from the same period a year before. Of the amount, total UK exports to Malawi amounted to £33 million, a decrease of 44.1 percent, or £26 million in current prices. Total UK imports from Malawi amounted to £24 million in the four quarters to the end of quarter four in 2025, a change of less than £1 million in current prices, compared to the four quarters to the end of quarter four in 2024. Malawi was the UK's 173rd largest trading partner in the four quarters to the end of quarter four in 2025, accounting for less than 0.1 percent of total UK trade.

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