Aluminium oxide imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium oxide by Mozambique reached $173.1 million in 2024 (706.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $505.5 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 | $173.1M | 706.8K t |
| 2023 | $135.3M | 773.8K t |
| 2022 | $98.5M | 703.7K t |
| 2021 | $87.1M | 208.5K t |
| 2020 | $180.2M | 662.1K t |
| 2019 | $361.6M | 1.06M t |
| 2018 | $505.5M | 1.09M t |
| 2017 | $375.9M | 1.11M t |
Where Mozambique imports aluminium oxide from
Australia alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $171.1M | 99% |
| China | $2.0M | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2818
| 2818.20 | Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | 100% |
| 2818.30 | Aluminum hydroxide | 0.4% |
| 2818.10 | Aluminum oxide (corundum) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.24 per kg, 52% below the world average of $0.50, 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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The shipment records behind Mozambique aluminium oxide imports (HS 2818): 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 2818: Aluminium oxide (including artificial corundum); aluminium hydroxide.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium oxide imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported aluminium oxide worth $173.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 706.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 180 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium oxide to Mozambique?
Australia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($171.1 million), followed by China (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium oxide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.24 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $0.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium oxide to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375.9 million in 2017 to $173.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2018 at $505.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $239.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium oxide?
The HS code for aluminium oxide is heading 2818. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2818.20 (100% of the value) and 2818.30 (0%).
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