Cotton yarn exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $3.9 million of cotton yarn in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 million.
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 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Mozambique exports cotton yarn to
Most of it went to South Africa (48%), Botswana (27%), Portugal (24%). Among the main buyer markets, Botswana grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 48% |
| Botswana | $1.1M | 27% |
| Portugal | $950K | 24% |
Product types under HS 5205
| 5205.12 | Medium cotton yarn | 49% |
| 5205.13 | Medium-fine cotton yarn | 24% |
| 5205.11 | Coarse cotton yarn | 11% |
| 5205.22 | Combed medium cotton yarn | 10% |
| 5205.23 | Combed medium-fine cotton yarn | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5205.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.88 per kg, close to the world average of $3.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton yarn imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $371 thousand of cotton yarn in 2024 (151 tonnes). Benin alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $217K | 58% |
| India | $109K | 29% |
| China | $37K | 10% |
| South Africa | $8K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique cotton yarn exports (HS 5205): 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 5205: Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread), containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton yarn exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported cotton yarn worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy cotton yarn from Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Botswana (27%) and Portugal (24%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Botswana grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average export price of cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.88 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cotton yarn from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import cotton yarn?
Yes. Mozambique imported $371 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Benin, India and China. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton yarn?
The HS code for cotton yarn is heading 5205. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 5205.12 (49% of the value) and 5205.13 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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