Crude palm oil imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $183.0 million of crude palm oil in 2024 (94.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $244.7 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 | $183.0M | 94.5K t |
| 2023 | $213.2M | 114.9K t |
| 2022 | $240.4M | 129.1K t |
| 2021 | $244.7M | 137.7K t |
| 2020 | $134.3M | 108.7K t |
| 2019 | $121.8M | 99.3K t |
| 2018 | $78.0M | 82.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 500 t |
Where Mozambique imports crude palm oil from
Malaysia alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $134.1M | 73% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.1M | 14% |
| Argentina | $11.0M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $8.0M | 4.4% |
| India | $3.0M | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.94 per kg, 96% above the world average of $0.99. 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.
Crude palm oil exports from Mozambique
Exports of crude palm oil by Mozambique reached $7.1 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+483% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Mozambique crude palm oil imports (HS 1511.10): 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 1511.10: Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude palm oil imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported crude palm oil worth $183.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 144 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply crude palm oil to Mozambique?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($134.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (14%) and Argentina (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 223% on the year.
What is the average import price of crude palm oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.94 per kg in 2024, 96% above the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crude palm oil to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $183.0 million in 2024, an increase of 379%. The peak was 2021 at $244.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $156.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export crude palm oil?
Yes. Mozambique exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $175.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude palm oil?
The HS code for crude palm oil is subheading 1511.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1511 page.
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