Chewing gum imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $6.8 million of chewing gum in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $6.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 797 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 970 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports chewing gum from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+490% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 69% |
| Eswatini | $998K | 15% |
| Pakistan | $358K | 5.3% |
| Zambia | $225K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $130K | 1.9% |
| India | $114K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $99K | 1.5% |
| China | $59K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 0.7% |
| United States | $39K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, close to the world average of $3.89.
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 chewing gum imports (HS 1704.10): 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 1704.10: Sugar confectionery: chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated, not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chewing gum imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported chewing gum worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply chewing gum to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Eswatini (15%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of chewing gum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $3.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chewing gum to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 167%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chewing gum?
The HS code for chewing gum is subheading 1704.10. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1704 page.
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