Canned potatoes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.6 million of canned potatoes in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 875 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 923 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 687 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 717 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 972 t |
Where Mozambique imports canned potatoes from
South Africa alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.4M | 95% |
| Portugal | $91K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $4K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.31 per kg, 24% above the world average of $3.47. 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 canned potatoes imports (HS 2005.20): 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 2005.20: Vegetable preparations: potatoes, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of canned potatoes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported canned potatoes worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply canned potatoes to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Portugal (2%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of canned potatoes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.31 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $3.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of canned potatoes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for canned potatoes?
The HS code for canned potatoes is subheading 2005.20. It sits in HS chapter 20 (preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2005 page.
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