Activated carbon imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of activated carbon by Mozambique reached $3.9 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $879K | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $683K | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $514K | 1.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports activated carbon from
India alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 83% |
| China | $286K | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $114K | 3% |
| Spain | $103K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $50K | 1.3% |
| United States | $41K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $30K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $16K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $14K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3802
| 3802.10 | Carbon: activated | 74% |
| 3802.90 | Activated mineral | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, close to the world average of $0.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique activated carbon imports (HS 3802): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 3802: Activated carbon; activated natural mineral products; animal black, including spent animal black.
Common questions
What is the value of activated carbon imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported activated carbon worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply activated carbon to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (7%) and Portugal (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 691% on the year.
What is the average import price of activated carbon per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $0.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of activated carbon to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $514 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 653%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for activated carbon?
The HS code for activated carbon is heading 3802. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3802.10 (74% of the value) and 3802.90 (26%).
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