Carbonate imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbonate by Mozambique reached $3.9 million in 2024 (12.7 thousand tonnes). That is 33% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $3.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 17.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 6.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports carbonate from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), South Africa (21%), India (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 27% |
| South Africa | $826K | 21% |
| India | $518K | 13% |
| Egypt | $490K | 13% |
| South Korea | $182K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $150K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $131K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $129K | 3.3% |
| Mauritius | $104K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $102K | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 2836
| 2836.50 | Calcium carbonate | 38% |
| 2836.30 | Sodium bicarbonate | 25% |
| 2836.20 | Soda ash | 20% |
| 2836.99 | Carbonates (other) | 11% |
| 2836.60 | Barium carbonate | 3.9% |
| 2836.40 | Potassium carbonate | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2836.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.45, 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.
Carbonate exports from Mozambique
Exports of carbonate by Mozambique reached $362 thousand in 2024 (832 tonnes). China alone took 80% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $291K | 81% |
| Madagascar | $31K | 8.7% |
| Zambia | $21K | 5.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique carbonate imports (HS 2836): 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 2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate.
Common questions
What is the value of carbonate imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported carbonate worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbonate to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 31% below 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 carbonate to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export carbonate?
Yes. Mozambique exported $362 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Madagascar and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbonate?
The HS code for carbonate is heading 2836. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2836.50 (38% of the value) and 2836.30 (25%).
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