Food preparations imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported food preparations worth $33.5 million (26.8 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $33.5M | 26.8K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 279.2K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 432.0K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 283.6K t |
| 2019 | $29.2M | 614.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 405.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.8M | 173.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports food preparations from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.2M | 63% |
| Portugal | $4.0M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.6M | 7.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.6M | 4.9% |
| Spain | $622K | 1.9% |
| France | $521K | 1.6% |
| China | $520K | 1.6% |
| India | $441K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $434K | 1.3% |
| Madagascar | $416K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 94% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.25 per kg, 79% below the world average of $6.09, 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.
Food preparations exports from Mozambique
Exports of food preparations by Mozambique reached $704 thousand in 2024 (219 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $593K | 84% |
| Greece | $24K | 3.4% |
| Philippines | $23K | 3.2% |
| Australia | $22K | 3.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $12K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $10K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.8% |
| Latvia | $6K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.5% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported food preparations worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($21.2 million), followed by Portugal (12%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.25 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.8 million in 2017 to $33.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export food preparations?
Yes. Mozambique exported $704 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Greece and the Philippines. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (94% of the value) and 2106.10 (6%).
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