Alkaloid medicines (packaged) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) by Mozambique reached $4.9 million in 2024 (575 tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.1 million.
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 | $4.9M | 575 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 958 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 365 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 119 t |
| 2019 | $826K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $932K | 181 t |
| 2017 | $664K | 29 t |
Where Mozambique imports alkaloid medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from Portugal (48%), India (42%), United Arab Emirates (4%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+422% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.3M | 48% |
| India | $2.1M | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $203K | 4.1% |
| Kenya | $141K | 2.9% |
| China | $103K | 2.1% |
| Argentina | $58K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $11K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $4K | 0.1% |
| Macao | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.56 per kg, 91% below the world average of $90.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3004.49: Medicaments: containing alkaloids or their derivatives: other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN) or norephedrine or their salts: for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of alkaloid medicines (packaged) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported alkaloid medicines (packaged) worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 575 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (42%) and the United Arab Emirates (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 699% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaloid medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.56 per kg in 2024, 91% below the world average of $90.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaloid medicines (packaged) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $664 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 641%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for alkaloid medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.49. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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