In 2020, Malawi's exports to the rest of Africa were valued at US$269 million. These exports accounted for 34% of Malawi's world exports. The bulk of Malawi's intra-Africa exports were destined for other SADC and COMESA countries. The main export products include unmanufactured tobacco, sugar, groundnuts, oil cake and tea.

For 2020, 34% of Malawi's world imports were intra-Africa. The value of Malawi's intra-Africa imports was US$934 million. 60% of Malawi's intra-Africa exports were sourced from South Africa. Other main sources include COMESA and SADC. Between 2019 and 2020, Malawi's intra-Africa imports increased by 16%.