Corn seed imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn seed by Mozambique reached $3.9 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.8 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 | $3.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 2.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports corn seed from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+298% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.5M | 64% |
| South Africa | $868K | 22% |
| Malawi | $451K | 12% |
| Zambia | $89K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.09 per kg, close to the world average of $1.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Corn seed exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $565 thousand of corn seed in 2024 (280 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $508K | 90% |
| Malawi | $57K | 10% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique corn seed imports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported corn seed worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn seed to Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Malawi (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.09 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn seed to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export corn seed?
Yes. Mozambique exported $565 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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