Cement and concrete imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported cement and concrete worth $2.4 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.9 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 | $2.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 7.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports cement and concrete from
Most of the value came from South Africa (33%), China (27%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $809K | 33% |
| China | $659K | 27% |
| Thailand | $339K | 14% |
| Eswatini | $233K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $170K | 7% |
| Hong Kong | $75K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $65K | 2.7% |
| Chile | $28K | 1.2% |
| India | $16K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6810
| 6810.99 | Concrete products (other) | 47% |
| 6810.19 | Concrete tiles and pavers | 35% |
| 6810.91 | Prefabricated concrete elements | 16% |
| 6810.11 | Concrete blocks | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6810.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, close to the world average of $0.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cement and concrete exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported cement and concrete worth $333 thousand (801 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $330K | 99% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique cement and concrete imports (HS 6810): 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 6810: Cement, concrete or artificial stone; whether or not reinforced, articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of cement and concrete imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported cement and concrete worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply cement and concrete to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($809 thousand), followed by China (27%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 15% on the year.
What is the average import price of cement and concrete per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cement and concrete to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export cement and concrete?
Yes. Mozambique exported $333 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Angola and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cement and concrete?
The HS code for cement and concrete is heading 6810. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6810.99 (47% of the value) and 6810.19 (35%).
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