Bread and baked goods imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bread and baked goods by Mozambique reached $25.1 million in 2024 (18.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $25.1M | 18.9K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 38.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 5.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports bread and baked goods from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $15.6M | 62% |
| India | $3.2M | 13% |
| Eswatini | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| Brazil | $902K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $815K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $426K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $326K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $285K | 1.1% |
| Indonesia | $139K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 67% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 22% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 6.7% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 2.7% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 1% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, 63% below the world average of $3.59, 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.
Bread and baked goods exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported bread and baked goods worth $1.1 million (789 tonnes). South Africa alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $983K | 90% |
| Malawi | $56K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 3% |
| Zambia | $10K | 0.9% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported bread and baked goods worth $25.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by India (13%) and Eswatini (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $25.1 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2023 at $26.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export bread and baked goods?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (67% of the value) and 1905.90 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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