Flatware imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported flatware worth $6.7 million (735 tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $6.7M | 735 t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 754 t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 579 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 442 t |
| 2019 | $914K | 432 t |
| 2018 | $912K | 421 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 428 t |
Where Mozambique imports flatware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 86% |
| Italy | $602K | 9% |
| Portugal | $142K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $114K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $43K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.3% |
| India | $14K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.99 | Flatware pieces | 93% |
| 8215.20 | Stainless flatware sets | 4.9% |
| 8215.10 | Silver-plated flatware | 1.6% |
| 8215.91 | Silver-plated utensils | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.15 per kg, close to the world average of $7.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique flatware imports (HS 8215): 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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported flatware worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 735 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Italy (9%) and Portugal (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.15 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flatware to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 518%. The peak was 2023 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8215.99 (93% of the value) and 8215.20 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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