Compound fertilizer imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported compound fertilizer worth $122.0 million (198.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $159.1 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 | $122.0M | 198.5K t |
| 2023 | $115.4M | 209.1K t |
| 2022 | $146.8M | 201.6K t |
| 2021 | $159.1M | 274.3K t |
| 2020 | $66.6M | 307.8K t |
| 2019 | $92.4M | 224.3K t |
| 2018 | $101.7M | 215.7K t |
| 2017 | $104.7M | 260.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports compound fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Morocco (32%), China (22%), Saudi Arabia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $39.0M | 32% |
| China | $26.5M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $22.5M | 18% |
| Mauritius | $16.3M | 13% |
| India | $6.0M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $4.2M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $985K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $510K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $326K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 3105
| 3105.30 | Diammonium phosphate fertilizer | 40% |
| 3105.20 | NPK fertilizer (compound) | 36% |
| 3105.40 | Monoammonium phosphate fertilizer | 15% |
| 3105.90 | Compound fertilizers (other) | 8.3% |
| 3105.10 | Compound fertilizer (tablets or small packs) | 0.8% |
| 3105.59 | Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer | 0.6% |
| 3105.51 | Nitrate and phosphate fertilizer | 0.2% |
| 3105.60 | Phosphate and potassium fertilizer | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Compound fertilizer exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported compound fertilizer worth $17.8 million (25.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $10.1M | 57% |
| Malawi | $3.2M | 18% |
| Zambia | $2.9M | 17% |
| Mauritius | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Madagascar | $265K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $106K | 0.6% |
| Eswatini | $43K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique compound fertilizer imports (HS 3105): 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 3105: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, containing 2 or 3 of the elements nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium; other fertilisers; goods of chapter 31 in tablets or packages of gross weight not exceeding 10kg.
Common questions
What is the value of compound fertilizer imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported compound fertilizer worth $122.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply compound fertilizer to Mozambique?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($39.0 million), followed by China (22%) and Saudi Arabia (18%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of compound fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of compound fertilizer to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $104.7 million in 2017 to $122.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $159.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $113.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export compound fertilizer?
Yes. Mozambique exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $104.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for compound fertilizer?
The HS code for compound fertilizer is heading 3105. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3105.30 (40% of the value) and 3105.20 (36%).
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