Bitumen imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.5 million of bitumen in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.2 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 | $5.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 13.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 21.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 10.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports bitumen from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 55% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 30% |
| Oman | $294K | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $274K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $155K | 2.8% |
| Bahrain | $73K | 1.3% |
| China | $25K | 0.5% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.84 per kg, 87% above the world average of $0.45. 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 bitumen imports (HS 2713.20): 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 2713.20: Petroleum bitumen: obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of bitumen imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported bitumen worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply bitumen to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Oman (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of bitumen per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.84 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bitumen to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. The peak was 2019 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bitumen?
The HS code for bitumen is subheading 2713.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2713 page.
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