Cellulose imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported cellulose worth $2.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 737 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 407 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 511 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 489 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 503 t |
Where Mozambique imports cellulose from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (39%), China (39%), Portugal (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+635% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 39% |
| China | $1.0M | 39% |
| Portugal | $217K | 8.3% |
| India | $179K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $91K | 3.5% |
| United States | $46K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $16K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $12K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 39% |
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 37% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 21% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 2.5% |
| 3912.11 | Cellulose acetate (unplasticized) | 0.1% |
| 3912.12 | Cellulose acetates: plasticised, in primary forms | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.43 per kg, 50% below the world average of $4.87, 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 cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported cellulose worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (39%) and Portugal (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.43 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. The peak was 2022 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3912.31 (39% of the value) and 3912.39 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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