China courts Malawi on tariff-free policy use – The Times Group

Malawi’s Gateway to China: Unlocking New Trade horizons with Tariff Free Policy

Post was last updated: May 29, 2025

Key Business Points

  • Malawian businesses should take full advantage of China’s 100 percent tariff-free trade policy to expand their export footprint in China.
  • Local entrepreneurs should identify and recommend potential export commodities that could qualify under the policy to collaborate with Chinese authorities.
  • Malawi’s agricultural products, particularly those from the Mega Farm initiative, have caught the attention of Chinese investors, presenting a promising opportunity for trade and investment.

Malawi’s business community is poised to benefit from China’s preferential trade policy, which grants the country 100 percent tariff-free access to the Chinese market. The Chinese Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, recently highlighted the opportunities available to Malawian businesses during her visit to the 35th Malawi International Trade Fair in Blantyre. The Ambassador’s remarks emphasized the importance of Malawian businesses taking full advantage of the policy to expand their export footprint in China.

The policy, which is customized for least developed countries, including Malawi, offers a huge available demand that caters to a population of 1.3 billion people. China has already started importing Malawian soybeans under this arrangement, and agreements for macadamia products are expected to be finalized during the Hunan Economic and Trade Fair in June this year. Chili pepper and freshwater fish from Lake Malawi are also under consideration, presenting a range of opportunities for Malawian exporters.

To facilitate business linkages and support private sector participation in the China market, the Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) is committed to working closely with the embassy and relevant authorities. The 35th Malawi International Trade Fair, organized by MCCCI, runs from May 22 to 29 under the theme "Promoting Economic Transformation Through Private Sector-led Industrialisation". The event provides a platform for Malawian businesses to showcase their products and connect with potential investors and buyers.

As Ambassador Lu stressed, there is room to expand beyond the initial products, and Malawian authorities and her office are working together to identify and recommend more potential export commodities. The opportunity exists for Malawian businesses to tap into the Chinese market, especially at a time when some countries are imposing heavy tariffs. With the right support and collaboration, Malawian businesses can capitalize on this opportunity and drive economic growth and investment in the country.

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