Africa ยท Country profile
Mali
India-Mali trade corridor: $3.5B bilateral trade, $2.1B FDI into India.
$3.5B
Trade with India
+6.0% YoY
$1.66T
GDP
Nominal
$2.1B
FDI into India
Cumulative
-$0.6B
Trade balance
India deficit
Top exports to Mali
- Auto components
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles and apparel
Top imports from Mali
- Machinery
- Aircraft parts
- Crude oil and LNG
Trade corridor with India
2025: $3.5B ยท 5-yr CAGR 11.9%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest Mali stories
Trade3h ago3 min read
India-Mali bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago4 min read
Mali investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago5 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-Mali goods notified
Technology12h ago6 min read
India and Mali deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 2% to 0% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 8 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-Mali Business Forum
Jan 2027 ยท New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to Mali
Mar 2027 ยท Mali
Buyer meet
Mali buyers-sellers meet
Apr 2027 ยท Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Dec 2026 ยท Virtual