Fresh milk imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fresh milk by Mozambique reached $12.1 million in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less 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 | $12.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 14.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 16.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 10.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports fresh milk from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.2M | 93% |
| Zimbabwe | $784K | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $91K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $26K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0401
| 0401.20 | Semi-skimmed milk | 63% |
| 0401.10 | Skim milk | 24% |
| 0401.40 | Whole milk | 7.3% |
| 0401.50 | Double cream | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.94.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh milk exports from Mozambique
Exports of fresh milk by Mozambique reached $1.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.1M | 99% |
| Greece | $3K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mauritania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Mauritius | $1K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique fresh milk imports (HS 0401): 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 0401: Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh milk imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported fresh milk worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh milk to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Zimbabwe (6%) and Portugal (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of fresh milk per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.94 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 milk to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export fresh milk?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Greece and the United Kingdom. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh milk?
The HS code for fresh milk is heading 0401. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0401.20 (63% of the value) and 0401.10 (24%).
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