Citric acid imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported citric acid worth $3.3 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $943K | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $414K | 993 t |
| 2019 | $510K | 945 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 675 t |
| 2017 | $763K | 476 t |
Where Mozambique imports citric acid from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 93% |
| South Africa | $78K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $55K | 1.7% |
| India | $47K | 1.4% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.53 per kg, 37% above the world average of $1.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Citric acid exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $614 thousand of citric acid in 2024 (800 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique citric acid imports (HS 2918.14): 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 2918.14: Acids: carboxylic acids, (with alcohol function but without other oxygen function), citric acid.
Common questions
What is the value of citric acid imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported citric acid worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply citric acid to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (2%) and Portugal (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average import price of citric acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.53 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citric acid to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $762 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 326%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export citric acid?
Yes. Mozambique exported $614 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for citric acid?
The HS code for citric acid is subheading 2918.14. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2918 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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