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Distilleries and liquor manufacturers in Mali

2 producers listed, including 2 bulk or neutral spirit.

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Mali at a glance

Population
25.2 million (2025)
GDP
US$30.1 billion (2025)
GDP per person
US$1,193.3 (2025)
Capital
Bamako
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages
13 national languages incl. Bambara, Fula, Songhai, Soninke, Tamasheq; French is the de facto working language
Climate
Hot desert in the north, hot semi-arid in the centre, tropical wet-and-dry in the south. Very high temperatures year-round; the southern rainy season runs late April to early October. Landlocked, so cargo moves overland via coastal West African ports.
Legal drinking age
No national law restricting alcohol sales to minors (per Wikipedia Legal drinking age introduction)
Alcohol per adult
4.3 litres of pure alcohol a year (2019, WHO)
Spirits imports
US$1.6 million (2024); mainly from Belgium, Germany, France, India
Spirits exports
US$82,999 (2024); mainly to Togo, Niger, Belgium, Spain
Import duty on spirits
Standard (MFN) rate 2023: whisky 20.0%; vodka 20.0%; rum 20.0%; gin 20.0%
The market
WHO data (2019) show about 97% of alcohol consumed is in the "other" group, meaning mainly traditional and home-brewed drinks; branded beer, wine and spirits are a small share. Declared HS 2208 imports were about USD 1.6 million in 2024, mainly from Belgium and Germany.

Compiled by Distillers Hub in October 2026 from the World Bank, WHO, UN Comtrade, the WITS tariff database and the sources below. Figures change: check with the regulator or a customs broker before you act.

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About Mali

Mali is a landlocked nation located in West Africa. Bambara is the most widely spoken language, alongside French which is used in official commerce. The economy is primarily known for agriculture, livestock farming, and gold mining.

The spirits market

Although the legal drinking age is 18, dry areas exist in northern and central regions, leaving retail distribution limited to licensed private establishments mainly in Bamako. Registered commercial entities import spirits through prior declarations, facing a 20% customs duty, 18% VAT, and excise taxes between 20% and 70%. Domestic production centers on industrial bulk spirits such as molasses alcohol and extra neutral alcohol. Consequently, export opportunities remain restricted to a small premium niche catering to expatriates and high-income urban consumers.

Licences, import duty and labelling rules in Mali

Spirits importers and distributors in Mali

Duty-free and travel-retail shops in Mali

Who makes liquor in Mali? This list covers 2 liquor manufacturers and distilleries — N-SUKALA SA (Nouveau Complexe Sucrier du Kala Supérieur), SUKALA SA (Complexe Sucrier du Kala Supérieur): whisky, rum, gin, vodka, brandy, neutral spirit (ENA) and local spirits producers, with their towns, products and websites. See also how to import or export liquor to Mali and the licences needed to make it there.

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