Dried pasta exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $8.1 million of dried pasta in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.5 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 | $8.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $501K | 611 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $281K | 365 t |
Where Mozambique exports dried pasta to
Zimbabwe alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $4.5M | 55% |
| Zambia | $2.7M | 34% |
| South Africa | $715K | 8.8% |
| Botswana | $121K | 1.5% |
| Eswatini | $82K | 1% |
| Malawi | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, 53% below the world average of $1.31, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dried pasta imports to Mozambique
Imports of dried pasta by Mozambique reached $4.8 million in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.7M | 77% |
| Portugal | $406K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $240K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 3.9% |
| Egypt | $131K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $113K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $27K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique dried pasta exports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported dried pasta worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy dried pasta from Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Zambia (33%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Eswatini grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average export price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.61 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $1.31 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dried pasta from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $281 thousand in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import dried pasta?
Yes. Mozambique imported $4.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, Portugal and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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