Cellular plastic film imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellular plastic film by Mozambique reached $2.0 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 710 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 999 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 512 t |
| 2020 | $732K | 337 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 706 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $779K | 439 t |
Where Mozambique imports cellular plastic film from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 53% |
| Malawi | $509K | 25% |
| China | $250K | 13% |
| Oman | $73K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $23K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $12K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.6% |
| India | $9K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, 75% below the world average of $8.07, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique cellular plastic film imports (HS 3921.19): 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 3921.19: Plastics: plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics n.e.c. in heading no. 3921, cellular.
Common questions
What is the value of cellular plastic film imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported cellular plastic film worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellular plastic film to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Malawi (25%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 85% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellular plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $8.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellular plastic film to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $779 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 158%. The peak was 2022 at $2.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellular plastic film?
The HS code for cellular plastic film is subheading 3921.19. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3921 page.
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