Glass bottles and jars imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass bottles and jars by Mozambique reached $44.8 million in 2024 (43.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $44.8M | 43.2K t |
| 2023 | $47.8M | 96.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.1M | 69.6K t |
| 2021 | $31.6M | 54.3K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 40.3K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 28.9K t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 34.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.6M | 32.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports glass bottles and jars from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $27.2M | 61% |
| India | $9.5M | 21% |
| Tanzania | $5.8M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| China | $700K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $230K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $162K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $132K | 0.3% |
| Mauritius | $12K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 99% |
| 7010.10 | Glass ampoules | 0.6% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, close to the world average of $0.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass bottles and jars exports from Mozambique
Exports of glass bottles and jars by Mozambique reached $234 thousand in 2024 (419 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $187K | 80% |
| Malawi | $45K | 19% |
| Eswatini | $2K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported glass bottles and jars worth $44.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($27.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.6 million in 2017 to $44.8 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2023 at $47.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. Mozambique exported $234 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and Eswatini. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $44.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (99% of the value) and 7010.10 (1%).
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