Fresh beef imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $9.3 million of fresh beef in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. 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 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports fresh beef from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.2M | 88% |
| Saudi Arabia | $960K | 10% |
| Eswatini | $35K | 0.4% |
| Argentina | $32K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $30K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $29K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $22K | 0.2% |
| Hungary | $14K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0201
| 0201.30 | Boneless beef cuts | 60% |
| 0201.10 | Beef carcasses | 21% |
| 0201.20 | Beef cuts with bone | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.82 per kg, close to the world average of $7.71.
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 fresh beef imports (HS 0201): 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 0201: Meat of bovine animals; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh beef imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported fresh beef worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh beef to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (10%) and Eswatini (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fresh beef per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.82 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fresh beef to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh beef?
The HS code for fresh beef is heading 0201. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0201.30 (60% of the value) and 0201.10 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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