Medical Supplies in Malawi
Medlive Medical Supplies ships medical equipment, PPE, diagnostic, laboratory and hospital supplies to healthcare buyers in Lilongwe, Blantyre, Mzuzu and Zomba. Prices for Malawi are quoted in US dollars, with freight, customs documentation and charges confirmed before you pay.
Importing Medical Supplies into Malawi
Key authorities and rules for healthcare buyers.
Medical device & medicines regulator
Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA)The PMRA grants marketing authorisation for medical devices, and registered wholesalers need an annual import permit plus a permit for each consignment.
Customs & revenue
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA)Import duties, VAT and clearing are handled in Malawi. We provide the export documents your clearing agent needs.
Trade blocs and agreements
SADCCOMESAAfCFTA
Trade between Malawi and South Africa runs under the SADC Trade Protocol: preferential duty needs a SADC certificate of origin for qualifying goods.
Public tenders
Malawi National Electronic Procurement System (MANEPS)Public procurement is regulated by the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA), which also lists tenders.
Send us a tender's specification through our Tender Enquiry service.
Public health supply chain
The Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) procures, warehouses and distributes medicines and medical supplies to central hospitals and branch warehouses.
How ordering from Malawi works
- Add the products you need to your RFQ basket, or upload a list of SKUs.
- Send the basket with your delivery address in Malawi and any import permit or tender details.
- We reply with a USD quotation: products, freight, customs documentation and applicable charges.
- Accept the quotation and pay by EFT; we dispatch from Cape Town.
Documents for your shipment
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Certificate of origin where the goods qualify (SADC or AfCFTA)
- Manufacturer documentation and certificates where available
- Quotation and pro forma invoice for permits and approvals
Shop by Department
Twelve departments for clinical, laboratory, institutional and home-care supply in Malawi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship medical supplies to Malawi?
Yes. We ship from Cape Town to Malawi. Freight, customs documentation and applicable charges are confirmed in your quotation before you pay.
Which currency are prices in for Malawi?
Products are shown as Price on request (USD). We quote in US dollars, including freight; local import taxes are paid in Malawi (MWK).
Do I need a permit to import medical devices into Malawi?
The PMRA grants marketing authorisation for medical devices, and registered wholesalers need an annual import permit plus a permit for each consignment. Confirm current requirements for your products with PMRA.
Other countries we supply: South Africa · Zimbabwe · Botswana · Ghana · Kenya · Lesotho · Mozambique · Namibia · Eswatini · Zambia · Uganda