🇲🇼Palladium Rate in Blantyre Today
The palladium rate in Blantyre today is MWK 46,658 per gram for 22K, based on an international spot price of $1,371.00 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 415.19 from the previous close. This is the international spot price converted into MWK for Blantyre. Jewellers there add making charges and a local premium on top, so a counter price will normally sit above this figure. It is one of Malawi's larger markets, with a population of around 902,588.
Palladium rate in Blantyre — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MWK 50,900 | MWK 46,658 | MWK 44,537 | MWK 38,175 | MWK 29,691 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MWK 1,583,157 | MWK 1,451,227 | MWK 1,385,262 | MWK 1,187,368 | MWK 923,508 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MWK 50,899,676 | MWK 46,658,037 | MWK 44,537,217 | MWK 38,174,757 | MWK 29,691,478 |
All figures in MWK (Kwacha). Purity follows the karat/24 standard: 22K is 91.67% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 18K is 75%.
Last 10 days · 22K per gram in Blantyre
Daily closes from COMEX front-month futures — a continuous series that predates our own spot record. Futures trade slightly above spot, so read these as the day-to-day movement, not as the counter price. Converted at the current MWK exchange rate.
| Date | 22K / gram | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MWK 45,892 | +MWK 415.19 | 0.91% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MWK 45,477 | +MWK 149.74 | 0.33% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MWK 45,327 | +MWK 1,385 | 3.15% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MWK 43,942 | -MWK 1,460 | -3.22% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MWK 45,402 | +MWK 394.77 | 0.88% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MWK 45,007 | -MWK 3.40 | -0.01% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MWK 45,011 | -MWK 1,620 | -3.47% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MWK 46,631 | +MWK 139.53 | 0.30% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MWK 46,491 | -MWK 377.76 | -0.81% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MWK 46,869 | — | — |
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Palladium rate in Blantyre — questions
What is the palladium rate in Blantyre today?
The palladium rate in Blantyre today is MWK 46,658 per gram for 22K, and MWK 50,900 per gram for 24K. These are live figures converted from international spot at the current MWK exchange rate.
What is the price of 1 gram of gold in Blantyre?
One gram of 24K palladium costs MWK 50,900 in Blantyre, and 22K costs MWK 46,658 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 38,175.
Why is 22K cheaper than 24K in Blantyre?
22K gold is 91.67% pure — 22 parts gold to 24 — so it contains less gold by weight than 24K, which is 99.9% pure. That is why 22K is MWK 4,242 less per gram here. The alloy makes it harder, which is why jewellery is usually 22K or below.
Is the gold rate in Blantyre different from other cities?
The underlying metal price is identical everywhere in Malawi — gold trades in one global market and converts at one exchange rate. What differs city to city is the retail markup: making charges, wastage and the jeweller's own premium. Those are set by each shop, not by the market.
How often does this rate update?
The spot price refreshes continuously through the trading day and this page reflects the latest reading, last confirmed 6 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.