Gypsum plaster imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gypsum plaster by Mozambique reached $5.2 million in 2024 (95.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.1 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 | $5.2M | 95.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 61.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 125.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 139.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 70.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 68.6K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 54.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 1.21M t |
Where Mozambique imports gypsum plaster from
Most of the value came from Oman (35%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Hong Kong (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $1.8M | 35% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $698K | 14% |
| Portugal | $581K | 11% |
| South Africa | $428K | 8.3% |
| Turkey | $159K | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $56K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $17K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 64% below the world average of $0.14, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gypsum plaster exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported gypsum plaster worth $555 thousand (10.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $555K | 100% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique gypsum plaster imports (HS 2520.20): 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 2520.20: Plasters: (consisting of calcined gypsum or calcium sulphate), whether or not coloured, with or without small quantities of accelerators or retarders.
Common questions
What is the value of gypsum plaster imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported gypsum plaster worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply gypsum plaster to Mozambique?
Oman was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (25%) and Hong Kong (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 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 plaster per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $0.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gypsum plaster to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2021 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export gypsum plaster?
Yes. Mozambique exported $555 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and China. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gypsum plaster?
The HS code for gypsum plaster is subheading 2520.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2520 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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