Gypsum imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum by Mozambique reached $6.8 million in 2024 (95.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $10.0 million.
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 | $6.8M | 95.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 64.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 132.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 282.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 283.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 170.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 111.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.27M t |
Where Mozambique imports gypsum from
Most of the value came from Oman (49%), United Arab Emirates (19%), Hong Kong (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $3.4M | 49% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 19% |
| Hong Kong | $698K | 10% |
| Portugal | $584K | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $441K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $159K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $58K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $56K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $40K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2520
| 2520.20 | Gypsum plaster | 76% |
| 2520.10 | Gypsum: anhydrite | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2520.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 75% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
Gypsum exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported gypsum worth $1.9 million (20.1 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $1.9M | 100% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique gypsum imports (HS 2520): 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 2520: Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), coloured or not, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported gypsum worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum to Mozambique?
Oman was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (19%) and Hong Kong (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of gypsum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 75% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gypsum to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2021 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export gypsum?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and China. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum?
The HS code for gypsum is heading 2520. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2520.20 (76% of the value) and 2520.10 (24%).
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