Bulk pet food imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bulk pet food by Mozambique reached $9.8 million in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.9 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 | $9.8M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 25.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.9M | 23.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 5.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports bulk pet food from
South Africa alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.9M | 50% |
| Eswatini | $819K | 8.4% |
| China | $754K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $750K | 7.7% |
| France | $567K | 5.8% |
| Malawi | $436K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $296K | 3% |
| Latvia | $189K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $187K | 1.9% |
| India | $176K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.02, 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 bulk pet food imports (HS 2309.90): 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 2309.90: Dog or cat food: (not put up for retail sale), used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of bulk pet food imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported bulk pet food worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply bulk pet food to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Eswatini (8%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 710% on the year.
What is the average import price of bulk pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.02 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 pet food to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. The peak was 2022 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bulk pet food?
The HS code for bulk pet food is subheading 2309.90. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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