Clay imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of clay by Mozambique reached $3.0 million in 2024 (35.7 thousand tonnes). That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $3.0M | 35.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $682K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $787K | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $865K | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $520K | 1.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports clay from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+589% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 58% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 34% |
| Spain | $122K | 4.1% |
| India | $46K | 1.5% |
| Eswatini | $32K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $32K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.3% |
| Afghanistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2508
| 2508.40 | Clay (other types) | 69% |
| 2508.30 | Fireclay | 19% |
| 2508.10 | Bentonite | 9.8% |
| 2508.50 | Aluminous minerals | 1.9% |
| 2508.70 | Chamotte | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2508.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.08 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.17, 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.
Clay exports from Mozambique
Exports of clay by Mozambique reached $1.0 million in 2024 (30.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 81% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $820K | 81% |
| Angola | $131K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $44K | 4.3% |
| Zambia | $23K | 2.3% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique clay imports (HS 2508): 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 2508: Clays; (not including expanded clays of heading no. 6806), andalusite kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined; mullite; chamotte or dinas earth.
Common questions
What is the value of clay imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported clay worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Spain (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 589% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.08 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of clay to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $520 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 477%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export clay?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for clay?
The HS code for clay is heading 2508. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2508.40 (69% of the value) and 2508.30 (19%).
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