Malta (MLT)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Malta - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Italy (ITA) | 5.4% $203.62M | 22.1% $2.09B | 17.3% $2.29B |
| 2 | France (FRA) | 2.0% $75.39M | 13.6% $1.28B | 10.3% $1.36B |
| 3 | Germany (DEU) | 22.4% $846.32M | 5.1% $484.80M | 10.1% $1.33B |
| 4 | Spain (ESP) | 1.9% $71.31M | 7.8% $739.64M | 6.1% $810.95M |
| 5 | United Kingdom (GBR) | 3.4% $126.87M | 5.2% $493.72M | 4.7% $620.59M |
| 6 | USA (USA) | 7.7% $290.19M | 3.2% $303.02M | 4.5% $593.21M |
| 7 | Netherlands (NLD) | 2.0% $77.06M | 3.7% $350.65M | 3.2% $427.71M |
| 8 | China (CHN) | 0.9% $32.92M | 4.0% $376.32M | 3.1% $409.24M |
| 9 | Türkiye (TUR) | 2.3% $88.39M | 3.2% $297.80M | 2.9% $386.19M |
| 10 | Greece (GRC) | 3.9% $149.00M | 2.2% $208.05M | 2.7% $357.05M |
- Malta's total trade in 2024 was $13.2B, with exports of $3.8B and imports of $9.4B.
- The country's trade balance was -$5.7B in 2024.
- Malta ranked 103rd in total trade, 102nd in exports, and 98th in imports globally.
- The top export partner was Germany, accounting for 22.4% of total exports with a value of $846.3M.
- Italy was the largest source of imports, making up 22.1% of the total with a value of $2.1B.
- Electrical machinery (HS2 85) was the top export product, valued at $1.1B.
Malta's Trade Performance in 2024
In 2024, Malta's economy engaged in $13.2B of total trade. Exports were valued at $3.8B, while imports stood at $9.4B, leading to a trade deficit of -$5.7B. Globally, Malta ranked 103rd in total trade. Germany was the primary destination for Maltese exports, receiving goods worth $846.3M. On the import side, Malta's main partner was Italy, from which it imported $2.1B worth of goods.
Top Traded Goods
Malta's export profile is led by Electrical machinery and equipment (HS2 85), which accounted for 29.8% of exports with a value of $1.1B. This was followed by Pharmaceutical products (HS2 30) at $459.0M. The country's leading import was Mineral fuels and oils (HS2 27), with a total import value of $2.0B, representing 21.2% of all imports. Ships, boats and floating structures (HS2 89) were the second-largest import category at $1.2B.
Primary Trading Partners
Malta's top export partners include Germany (22.4% share), the United States (7.7%), and Italy (5.4%). The top sources for imports are Italy (22.1%), France (13.6%), and Spain (7.8%). Trade with these key partners forms a significant portion of Malta's international commerce.
Exports
Malta - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Malta - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Malta - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Malta - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.