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  1. Shipping Air Freight to Malta
  2. How to Ship International Air Freight to Malta
  3. What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Malta
  4. What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Malta
  5. What are the Most Common Export Items to Malta in 2023?

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Shipping Air Freight to Malta

Malta's rich cultural heritage and stunning architecture are a must-see for any history buff. Our global logistics solutions simplify shipping to Malta, offering the best air freight shipping options for your convenience. From small packages to heavy freight, we handle all your logistics needs with seamless efficiency. Let us take care of the intricacies of shipping, so you can focus on soaking up the beauty of Malta. Trust our experts to handle the details while you explore the magic of Malta.

How to Ship International Air Freight to Malta

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What is the cost of Shipping Air Cargo to Malta

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What are the biggest challenges when Shipping Air Freight to Malta

Shipping air freight to the stunning Malta comes with its own set of challenges. From rigid customs procedures to the small transportation options and language barriers, there are several factors to keep in mind. However, with Shipixy by your side, you can tackle these challenges and ensure a successful air freight experience to Malta. Our knowledge of Malta's customs, efficient logistics coordination, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to cost-effective shipping make us the perfect partner for air freight to Malta.

Challenges when shipping air freight to Malta:

  • Navigating complex customs procedures and import regulations in Malta as an EU member state.
  • Coordinating transport across its small geographical area.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance with Maltese Customs and import regulations.
  • Handling language and communication differences.
  • Managing the high demand for freight transport services in Malta.

Malta's geographic location presents challenges when it comes to air freight shipping, but Shipixy has the expertise to overcome them. Our deep understanding of the country's customs regulations streamlines the clearance process and ensures the timely arrival of your shipment. Our logistics coordination team is well-equipped to handle the diverse geography of Malta, and our cultural understanding eliminates any communication barriers. Trust Shipixy to provide you with cost-effective and custom-tailored solutions that will simplify air freight shipping to Malta, unlocking the potential of this dynamic market.

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What are the Most Common Export Items to Malta in 2023?

The most common import items from the USA to Malta include:

  1. Electronic equipment, such as computers and telecommunication devices.
  2. Pharmaceutical products and medicines.
  3. Machinery and mechanical appliances.
  4. Transportation equipment, such as cars and boats.
  5. Optical and medical instruments.

These import items from the USA contribute significantly to Malta's economy, meeting domestic demand and driving various industries forward.

Air cargo and logistics in Malta

On the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index (LPI), Malta scored 3.3 out of 5 in 2022, 23rd of 39 in Europe on our list, tied with four other countries. The average for Europe on our list is 3.46.

Airlines registered in Malta flew 3.4 million ton-kilometers of freight in 2023 (one ton-kilometer is one ton of cargo carried one kilometer).

Its container ports handled 2,967,924 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU) in 2024.

The average tariff Malta applied to imports, weighted by trade, was 1.33% in 2022, against 1.45% on average across the 37 countries in Europe on our list with data.

Malta scored above the Europe average on two of the six components, highest in trade and transport infrastructure (3.7) and lowest in ease of arranging international shipments (3).

Logistics Performance Index scores for Malta, 2022 (1 to 5)
ComponentMaltaAverage, Europe
Customs and border clearance3.43.26
Trade and transport infrastructure3.73.40
Ease of arranging international shipments33.32
Logistics services3.43.52
Tracking and tracing3.43.55
Timeliness of shipments3.23.67

What the United States ships to Malta

U.S. goods exports to Malta totaled $720.1 million in 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, up 99.5% on 2024.

By U.S. goods exports, Malta ranks 29th of 42 in Europe on our list, between Croatia ($746.2 million) and Latvia ($543.7 million).

The largest increases from 2024 to 2025 were in civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts (up $334.6 million), pharmaceutical preparations (up $5.5 million) and wood, glass, plastic (up $4.6 million).

U.S. exports to Malta by month, 2025
$0$200M$400M$600MJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to Malta peaked in September at $418.4 million and were lowest in December at $5.1 million. July to December accounted for 80.5% of the year's exports. The third quarter (July to September) was the busiest, with $499.9 million.

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U.S. exports to Malta by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsShare of the year
January 2025$6.356 million0.9%
February 2025$30.46 million4.2%
March 2025$32.21 million4.5%
April 2025$7.287 million1%
May 2025$40.33 million5.6%
June 2025$23.63 million3.3%
July 2025$71.33 million9.9%
August 2025$10.25 million1.4%
September 2025$418.4 million58.1%
October 2025$28.05 million3.9%
November 2025$46.76 million6.5%
December 2025$5.097 million0.7%
U.S. goods trade with Malta, 2016 to 2025
$0$500M$1B$1.5B2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

From 2016 to 2025, U.S. exports to Malta rose from $292.5 million to $720.1 million, and U.S. imports went from $1.3 billion to $282.8 million. The biggest one-year rise in exports came in 2022, up $137.7 million (105.9%). The 10-year average was $300.4 million a year.

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U.S. exports to and imports from Malta by year
YearU.S. exportsChangeU.S. imports
2025$720.1 million+99.5%$282.8 million
2024$361 million-21.1%$220.2 million
2023$457.4 million+70.8%$225.4 million
2022$267.8 million+105.9%$258.7 million
2021$130.1 million-5.8%$249.2 million
2020$138.1 million-3.7%$171.5 million
2019$143.3 million-28.7%$171.2 million
2018$201 million-31.4%$185.6 million
2017$293 million+0.2%$162.6 million
2016$292.5 millionn/a$1.294 billion

Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts, gas-natural and natural gas liquids were the three largest, at 87.9% of the total. Six of the 20 categories shrank from 2024, led by telecommunications equipment.

U.S. exports to Malta by end-use category, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$587.5 million81.6%$252.9 million+132.3%
Gas-natural$33.03 million4.6%$33.67 million-1.9%
Natural gas liquids$12.65 million1.8%n/an/a
Pharmaceutical preparations$10.59 million1.5%$5.117 million+106.9%
Wood, glass, plastic$4.588 million0.6%$6,288+72865.2%
Miscellaneous domestic exports and special transactions$3.986 million0.6%$3.294 million+21%
Books, printed matter$3.979 million0.6%$4.341 million-8.3%
Minimum value shipments$3.954 million0.5%$2.921 million+35.3%
Pleasure boats and motors$3.811 million0.5%$1.752 million+117.5%
Nonferrous metals, other$3.412 million0.5%$140,218+2333.1%
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Category2025Share2024Change
Plastic materials$3.373 million0.5%$2.546 million+32.5%
Industrial machines, other$3.351 million0.5%$2.924 million+14.6%
Medicinal Equipment$3.1 million0.4%$4.688 million-33.9%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$2.894 million0.4%$4.223 million-31.5%
Televisions and video equipment$2.88 million0.4%$1.888 million+52.5%
Drilling & oilfield equipment$2.651 million0.4%$147,619+1696.1%
Toiletries and cosmetics$2.176 million0.3%$1.691 million+28.7%
Toys, games, and sporting goods$2.096 million0.3%$2.202 million-4.8%
Telecommunications equipment$2.039 million0.3%$3.643 million-44%
Chemicals-other$2.036 million0.3%$1.737 million+17.3%

The United States imported $282.8 million of goods from Malta in 2025, led by semiconductors, U.S. goods returned, and reimports and industrial supplies, other (75.8% together). Imports of semiconductors were up 39.5% on 2024.

Top U.S. imports from Malta, 2025
Category2025Share2024Change
Semiconductors$160.6 million56.8%$115.2 million+39.5%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$32.09 million11.3%$13.18 million+143.5%
Industrial supplies, other$21.61 million7.6%$14.52 million+48.8%
Electric apparatus$17.71 million6.3%$19.74 million-10.3%
Industrial machines, other$7.614 million2.7%$8.79 million-13.4%
Household appliances$6.621 million2.3%$7.037 million-5.9%
Pharmaceutical preparations$5.442 million1.9%$11.11 million-51%
Synthetic cloth$4.385 million1.6%$2.921 million+50.1%
Minimum value shipments$2.609 million0.9%$2.474 million+5.5%
Artwork, antiques, stamps, etc.$2.163 million0.8%$1.001 million+116.1%
Show all 20 rows
Category2025Share2024Change
Medicinal equipment$2.057 million0.7%$1.982 million+3.8%
Telecommunications equipment$2.033 million0.7%$3.315 million-38.7%
Paper and paper products$1.583 million0.6%$1.194 million+32.6%
Industrial engines$1.348 million0.5%$769,346+75.2%
Other parts and accessories of vehicles$1.321 million0.5%$1.332 million-0.8%
Chemicals-organic$1.305 million0.5%$1.609 million-18.9%
Measuring, testing, control instruments$1.304 million0.5%$1.128 million+15.6%
Photo, service industry machinery$1.256 million0.4%$625,864+100.6%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$1.212 million0.4%$300,943+302.8%
Books, printed matter$1.091 million0.4%$391,100+179%

Air freight to countries near Malta

Malta shares a land or sea border with one country: Italy.

Sources: Wikidata (2026, CC0 1.0). Updated October 2026.
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