Gold exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported gold worth $397.3 million (7 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $749.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $397.3M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $700.7M | 12 t |
| 2022 | $749.6M | 13 t |
| 2021 | $473.7M | 8 t |
| 2020 | $283.0M | 5 t |
| 2019 | $226.9M | 6 t |
| 2018 | $131.8M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 0 t |
Where Mozambique exports gold to
Uganda alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Uganda grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $355.5M | 90% |
| Switzerland | $21.8M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $15.6M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $3.5M | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $681K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $223K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7108
| 7108.12 | Metals: gold, non-monetary, unwrought (but not powder) | 93% |
| 7108.13 | Gold semi-manufactured forms | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7108.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $56,761.16 per kg, close to the world average of $57,889.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gold imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported gold worth $15.3 million (1 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $15.3M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique gold exports (HS 7108): 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 7108: Gold (including gold plated with platinum) unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form.
Common questions
What is the value of gold exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported gold worth $397.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy gold from Mozambique?
Uganda was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($355.5 million), followed by Switzerland (5%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average export price of gold per kg?
The average declared export value was about $56,761.16 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $57,889.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of gold from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $397.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $749.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $370.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import gold?
Yes. Mozambique imported $15.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $382.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for gold?
The HS code for gold is heading 7108. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7108.12 (93% of the value) and 7108.13 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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