Drapeau du Malawi

Malawi

Political and Economic relations

Date of update: March 25th 2026 Information still valid as of today's date

Political relations

France’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe is also accredited to the authorities of Malawi.

Economic relations

Economic relations between France and Malawi are limited and have fallen sharply (€14 million in trade in 2017, as against €57 million in 2014). France had a trade surplus with Malawi of €9 million in 2017, having had a deficit of €2 million in 2015. France’s exports (€12 million in 2017, compared to €44 million in 2014) are mainly made up of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics (73%) and mechanical equipment (22%). France imports cereals, sugar and manufactured tobacco. Several French companies are present in Malawi. Lafarge, Total, CFAO, CMA-CGM, Bolloré Logistics, AGS, SDV.