Amphoteric surfactant imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of amphoteric surfactant by Mozambique reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.9 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 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 130.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports amphoteric surfactant from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 73% |
| China | $625K | 18% |
| Portugal | $149K | 4.3% |
| Australia | $77K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.2% |
| India | $40K | 1.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 22% below the world average of $1.76, 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 amphoteric surfactant imports (HS 3402.19): 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 3402.19: Organic surface-active agents: whether or not put up for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3402.
Common questions
What is the value of amphoteric surfactant imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported amphoteric surfactant worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply amphoteric surfactant to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (18%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of amphoteric surfactant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $1.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of amphoteric surfactant to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2021 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for amphoteric surfactant?
The HS code for amphoteric surfactant is subheading 3402.19. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3402 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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