Coconut and palm kernel oil exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coconut and palm kernel oil by Mozambique reached $9.0 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 322% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 771 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.4K t |
Where Mozambique exports coconut and palm kernel oil to
Most of it went to South Africa (38%), Switzerland (36%), Italy (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 38% |
| Switzerland | $3.3M | 36% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 11% |
| Egypt | $715K | 8% |
| Madagascar | $201K | 2.2% |
| Greece | $157K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $133K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 1% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1513
| 1513.19 | Refined coconut oil | 49% |
| 1513.11 | Crude coconut oil | 48% |
| 1513.29 | Refined palm kernel or babassu oil | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1513.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.40. 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.
Coconut and palm kernel oil imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $1.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Malaysia alone supplied 99% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 99% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.8% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.2% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique coconut and palm kernel oil exports (HS 1513): 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 1513: Coconut (copra), palm kernel or babassu oil and their fractions; whether or not refined but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of coconut and palm kernel oil exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported coconut and palm kernel oil worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 152 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 322% on 2023.
Which countries buy coconut and palm kernel oil from Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 38% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Switzerland (36%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 16 buyer countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of coconut and palm kernel oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of coconut and palm kernel oil from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 376%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import coconut and palm kernel oil?
Yes. Mozambique imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, South Africa and India. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil?
The HS code for coconut and palm kernel oil is heading 1513. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1513.19 (49% of the value) and 1513.11 (48%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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