Bulk black tea imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported bulk black tea worth $5.2 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 64% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $8.5 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 | $5.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $160K | 39 t |
Where Mozambique imports bulk black tea from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+700% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.6M | 89% |
| South Africa | $550K | 11% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $14K | 0.3% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $2K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.63, 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.
Bulk black tea exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $5.4 million of bulk black tea in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (37%), Germany (31%), United States (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 37% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 31% |
| United States | $552K | 10% |
| Japan | $279K | 5.2% |
| Poland | $277K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 2.2% |
| Malaysia | $103K | 1.9% |
| India | $96K | 1.8% |
| Taiwan | $85K | 1.6% |
| Malawi | $53K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique bulk black tea imports (HS 0902.40): 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 0902.40: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk black tea imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported bulk black tea worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk black tea to Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 700% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bulk black tea to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $160 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export bulk black tea?
Yes. Mozambique exported $5.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and the United States. That compares with imports of $5.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for bulk black tea?
The HS code for bulk black tea is subheading 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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