🇲🇼Platinum Rate in Blantyre Today
The platinum rate in Blantyre today is MWK 2,179,006 per troy ounce for 24K, based on an international spot price of $1,887.00 per troy ounce. That is up MWK 65,012 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.
Platinum rate in Blantyre — all karats and weights
| Weight | 24K | 22K | 21K | 18K | 14K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gram (1 g) | MWK 70,057 | MWK 64,219 | MWK 61,300 | MWK 52,542 | MWK 40,866 |
| 1 Troy Ounce (31.1035 g) | MWK 2,179,006 | MWK 1,997,422 | MWK 1,906,630 | MWK 1,634,254 | MWK 1,271,087 |
| 1 Kilogram (1,000 g) | MWK 70,056,666 | MWK 64,218,611 | MWK 61,299,583 | MWK 52,542,500 | MWK 40,866,389 |
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 · 24K per troy ounce 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 | 24K / troy ounce | Change | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 21 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,179,352 | +MWK 65,012 | 3.07% |
| Thu, 20 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,114,340 | +MWK 32,795 | 1.58% |
| Wed, 19 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,081,545 | +MWK 87,992 | 4.41% |
| Tue, 18 Aug 2026 | MWK 1,993,554 | -MWK 63,627 | -3.09% |
| Mon, 17 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,057,180 | +MWK 36,375 | 1.80% |
| Fri, 14 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,020,806 | +MWK 28,638 | 1.44% |
| Thu, 13 Aug 2026 | MWK 1,992,168 | -MWK 41,455 | -2.04% |
| Wed, 12 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,033,623 | +MWK 17,668 | 0.88% |
| Tue, 11 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,015,956 | +MWK 1,501 | 0.07% |
| Mon, 10 Aug 2026 | MWK 2,014,455 | — | — |
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Platinum rate in Blantyre — questions
What is the platinum rate in Blantyre today?
The platinum rate in Blantyre today is MWK 2,179,006 per troy ounce for 24K, and MWK 2,179,006 per troy ounce 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 platinum costs MWK 70,057 in Blantyre, and 22K costs MWK 64,219 per gram. 18K works out at MWK 52,542.
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 5,838 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 9 minutes ago. Exchange rates refresh alongside it.