Ceramic building bricks exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $19.2 million of ceramic building bricks in 2024 (132.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%.
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 | $19.2M | 132.2K t |
| 2022 | $2K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $0K | - |
| 2019 | $30K | 50 t |
| 2018 | $35K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $0K | - |
Where Mozambique exports ceramic building bricks to
South Africa alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.1M | 94% |
| Eswatini | $640K | 3.3% |
| Madagascar | $315K | 1.6% |
| Mauritius | $58K | 0.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $45K | 0.2% |
| France | $28K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.14 per kg, 48% below the world average of $0.27, 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.
Ceramic building bricks imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $2.6 million of ceramic building bricks in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 85% |
| South Africa | $204K | 7.9% |
| France | $60K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 1.2% |
| India | $26K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $18K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $10K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $8K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique ceramic building bricks exports (HS 6904): 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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported ceramic building bricks worth $19.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 133 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy ceramic building bricks from Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 94% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Eswatini (3%) and Madagascar (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.14 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $0.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of ceramic building bricks from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $35 thousand in 2018 to $19.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 4 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import ceramic building bricks?
Yes. Mozambique imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and France. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6904.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
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