Granite exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported granite worth $18.9 million (80.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.2 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 | $18.9M | 80.7K t |
| 2023 | $30.8M | 97.3K t |
| 2022 | $35.2M | 103.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.5M | 79.0K t |
| 2020 | $25.8M | 92.3K t |
| 2019 | $33.6M | 108.8K t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 107.0K t |
| 2017 | $33.1M | 97.4K t |
Where Mozambique exports granite to
Most of it went to Italy (46%), China (29%), Spain (24%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.6M | 46% |
| China | $5.4M | 29% |
| Spain | $4.6M | 24% |
| Thailand | $202K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $49K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $16K | 0.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $3K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2516
| 2516.11 | Granite blocks | 69% |
| 2516.12 | Granite rough blocks | 31% |
| 2516.90 | Building stone (other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2516.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 156% above the world average of $0.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Granite imports to Mozambique
Imports of granite by Mozambique reached $564 thousand in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $445K | 79% |
| South Africa | $79K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $15K | 2.6% |
| India | $6K | 1.1% |
| Lebanon | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique granite exports (HS 2516): 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 2516: Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone, other monumental and building stone, whether or not roughly trimmed, cut, by sawing etc, into blocks or slabs of a rectangular (including square) shape.
Common questions
What is the value of granite exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported granite worth $18.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy granite from Mozambique?
Italy was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (29%) and Spain (24%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average export price of granite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $0.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of granite from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.1 million in 2017 to $18.9 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $37.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import granite?
Yes. Mozambique imported $564 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Hong Kong. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for granite?
The HS code for granite is heading 2516. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2516.11 (69% of the value) and 2516.12 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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