Fatty acid imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fatty acid by Mozambique reached $32.0 million in 2024 (25.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $32.0M | 25.5K t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 31.7K t |
| 2021 | $36.3M | 34.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 31.1K t |
| 2019 | $17.1M | 39.1K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 40.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.9M | 27.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports fatty acid from
One supplier dominates: Malaysia accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $20.9M | 65% |
| Indonesia | $9.0M | 28% |
| Thailand | $1.7M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $126K | 0.4% |
| India | $115K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $112K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $46K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.1% |
| China | $18K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 95% |
| 3823.12 | Oleic acid | 3.4% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 0.7% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 0.7% |
| 3823.13 | Tall oil fatty acids | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fatty acid exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $280 thousand of fatty acid in 2024 (353 tonnes). Malawi alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $206K | 73% |
| Zimbabwe | $62K | 22% |
| South Africa | $13K | 4.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique fatty acid imports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported fatty acid worth $32.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Mozambique?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and Thailand (5%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fatty acid to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.9 million in 2017 to $32.0 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export fatty acid?
Yes. Mozambique exported $280 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $31.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (95% of the value) and 3823.12 (3%).
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