Carded cotton exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $4.2 million of carded cotton in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $406K | 177 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 150 t |
Where Mozambique exports carded cotton to
The largest buyer markets were Mauritius (46%), Pakistan (19%), Bangladesh (11%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $1.9M | 46% |
| Pakistan | $787K | 19% |
| Bangladesh | $468K | 11% |
| Vietnam | $467K | 11% |
| Lesotho | $337K | 8.1% |
| Portugal | $186K | 4.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, close to the world average of $1.62.
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 carded cotton exports (HS 5203): 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 5203: Cotton, carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of carded cotton exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported carded cotton worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 105 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries buy carded cotton from Mozambique?
Mauritius was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Pakistan (19%) and Bangladesh (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of carded cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of carded cotton from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. The peak was 2022 at $19.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded cotton?
The HS code for carded cotton is heading 5203. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5203.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5203 page.
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