Figures have shown that Malawi remains a small player in the coffee exports industry as reports the country’s inadequate supply to meet growing demands and the need for additional capital.

As the global demand for coffee is rising, the International Coffee Organisation (ico.org) reports that world coffee exports in January 2019 amounted to over 184 000 metric tons, which was a 2.6% increase from January 2018. Out of the 2.6% increase, Africa contributed 1.2 percent, with the major exporters being Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania and Cameroon.

At the end of 2018, it was noted that coffee farmers lost hope as it was reported that they had sold coffee to buyers but where not paid. It was also a let down that the coffee buyers had dropped their prices. These discouraging factors may be the reason why Malawi coffee has been slacking.