Fluoride imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fluoride by Mozambique reached $174.6 million in 2024 (345.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 164 countries for imports of this product. That is 54% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $513.9 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 | $174.6M | 345.5K t |
| 2023 | $380.8M | 980.7K t |
| 2022 | $513.9M | 1.20M t |
| 2021 | $400.6M | 983.7K t |
| 2020 | $275.7M | 1.10M t |
| 2019 | $288.1M | 554.3K t |
| 2018 | $205.0M | 557.1K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports fluoride from
Most of the value came from Singapore (49%), Italy (20%), Australia (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $85.7M | 49% |
| Italy | $35.1M | 20% |
| Australia | $32.9M | 19% |
| China | $19.4M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2826
| 2826.12 | Aluminum fluoride | 100% |
| 2826.90 | Complex fluorine salts | 0% |
| 2826.19 | Fluorides (non-aluminum) | 0% |
| 2826.30 | Synthetic cryolite (sodium hexafluoroaluminate) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2826.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 69% below the world average of $1.65, 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.
Fluoride exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $253 thousand of fluoride in 2024 (878 tonnes). United States alone took 68% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $173K | 69% |
| Zimbabwe | $48K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $8K | 3.1% |
| India | $6K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique fluoride imports (HS 2826): 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 2826: Fluorides; fluorosilicates, fluoroaluminates and other complex fluorine salts.
Common questions
What is the value of fluoride imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported fluoride worth $174.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 164 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply fluoride to Mozambique?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($85.7 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Australia (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of fluoride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $1.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fluoride to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $174.6 million in 2024, an increase of 692%. The peak was 2022 at $513.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $282.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export fluoride?
Yes. Mozambique exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Zimbabwe and the Netherlands. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $174.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fluoride?
The HS code for fluoride is heading 2826. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2826.12 (100% of the value) and 2826.90 (0%).
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