Alcohol imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported alcohol worth $7.5 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $7.5M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $704K | 640 t |
Where Mozambique imports alcohol from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (30%), China (23%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 30% |
| China | $1.7M | 23% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 16% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $568K | 7.6% |
| Brazil | $514K | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $468K | 6.3% |
| India | $260K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $210K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $148K | 2% |
| Portugal | $73K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 57% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 32% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 3.2% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 1.9% |
| 2905.17 | Higher fatty alcohols | 1.2% |
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 1.2% |
| 2905.39 | Glycols (other types) | 1.1% |
| 2905.49 | Polyhydric alcohols (other) | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 91% above the world average of $0.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported alcohol worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to Mozambique?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alcohol to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 960%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2905.45 (57% of the value) and 2905.31 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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