Crude sunflower or safflower oil exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $19.3 million of crude sunflower or safflower oil in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 29% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.0 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 | $19.3M | 9.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $18.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 9.0K t |
Where Mozambique exports crude sunflower or safflower oil to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $17.3M | 90% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $252K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $17K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 124% above the world average of $0.93. 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 sunflower or safflower oil imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $9.3 million (7.6 thousand tonnes). Malaysia alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 57% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 34% |
| Argentina | $823K | 8.8% |
| Ukraine | $43K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique crude sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.11): 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 1512.11: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, crude, not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of crude sunflower or safflower oil exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported crude sunflower or safflower oil worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 117 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy crude sunflower or safflower oil from Mozambique?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($17.3 million), followed by Sweden (9%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average export price of crude sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 124% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of crude sunflower or safflower oil from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2022 at $34.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import crude sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Mozambique imported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, South Africa and Argentina. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for crude sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.11. 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 1512 page.
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