Artificial graphite imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $7.3 million of artificial graphite in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 96% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $7.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 894 t |
| 2020 | $675K | 433 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $906K | 772 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 618 t |
Where Mozambique imports artificial graphite from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), France (26%), Germany (25%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+181% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 32% |
| France | $1.9M | 26% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 25% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 17% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.5% |
| United States | $10K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3801
| 3801.30 | Graphite paste | 74% |
| 3801.90 | Graphite block | 17% |
| 3801.10 | Graphite: artificial | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3801.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 51% below the world average of $2.20, 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.
Artificial graphite exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported artificial graphite worth $3.0 million (13.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Malaysia (26%), Zimbabwe (25%), Thailand (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique artificial graphite imports (HS 3801): 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 3801: Artificial graphite; colloidal or semi-colloidal graphite; preparations based on graphite or other carbon in the form of pastes, blocks, plates or other semi-manufactures.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial graphite imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported artificial graphite worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 177 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial graphite to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by France (26%) and Germany (25%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial graphite per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $2.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial graphite to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 572%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export artificial graphite?
Yes. Mozambique exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Zimbabwe and Thailand. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial graphite?
The HS code for artificial graphite is heading 3801. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3801.30 (74% of the value) and 3801.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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