Coal tar oil imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coal tar oil by Mozambique reached $16.3 million in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.9 million.
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 | $16.3M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 23.7K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 18.0K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 20.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 24.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 18.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports coal tar oil from
South Korea alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $15.8M | 97% |
| South Africa | $455K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $64K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $38K | 0.2% |
| China | $14K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 98% |
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 0.8% |
| 2707.91 | Creosote oil | 0.7% |
| 2707.30 | Xylenes | 0.4% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 0.4% |
| 2707.10 | Benzene coal tar oil | 0.1% |
| 2707.20 | Toluene coal tar oil | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Coal tar oil exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $4.3 million of coal tar oil in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.3M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique coal tar oil imports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported coal tar oil worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal tar oil to Mozambique?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($15.8 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal tar oil to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export coal tar oil?
Yes. Mozambique exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2707.99 (98% of the value) and 2707.40 (1%).
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