Clay (other types) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported clay (other types) worth $2.1 million (16.0 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.1M | 16.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 952 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 866 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 913 t |
| 2020 | $352K | 779 t |
| 2019 | $146K | 211 t |
| 2018 | $487K | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $304K | 698 t |
Where Mozambique imports clay (other types) from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 78% |
| South Africa | $277K | 13% |
| Spain | $122K | 5.9% |
| Eswatini | $32K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.7% |
| India | $10K | 0.5% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, close to the world average of $0.13.
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 clay (other types) imports (HS 2508.40): 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 2508.40: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of clay (other types) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported clay (other types) worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply clay (other types) to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Spain (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 786% on the year.
What is the average import price of clay (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of clay (other types) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $304 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 583%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $912 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for clay (other types)?
The HS code for clay (other types) is subheading 2508.40. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2508 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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