Chocolate imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $12.5 million of chocolate in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $12.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 1.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports chocolate from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 59% |
| Angola | $1.4M | 11% |
| Portugal | $858K | 6.9% |
| Colombia | $715K | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $676K | 5.4% |
| Singapore | $449K | 3.6% |
| India | $447K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $231K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $113K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $88K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1806
| 1806.90 | Chocolate preparations (other) | 78% |
| 1806.10 | Sweetened cocoa powder | 7.9% |
| 1806.31 | Filled chocolate bars | 6.6% |
| 1806.32 | Unfilled chocolate bars | 5.4% |
| 1806.20 | Bulk chocolate | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.73 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.27, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique chocolate imports (HS 1806): 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 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of chocolate imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported chocolate worth $12.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply chocolate to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Angola (11%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 845% on the year.
What is the average import price of chocolate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.73 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.27 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chocolate to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $12.5 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chocolate?
The HS code for chocolate is heading 1806. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1806.90 (78% of the value) and 1806.10 (8%).
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