Identifies common practices to be aware of when selling in this market, e.g., whether all sales material need to be in the local language.
Last Published: 4/11/2019

Most manufacturers distribute their products through wholesalers or agents.  Price plays a significant role in purchasing decisions, along with quality and durability.  There are no specific labeling requirements on most goods, with the significant exceptions of medicines and goods meant for human consumption.  Labeling may be in any language; however, Malawi’s official language is English.  Chichewa is the most prominent of seven national languages.  Labels are required to list ingredients and expiration dates.

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