Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $5.2 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 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 | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 10.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 4.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports hydrogenated vegetable oil from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (37%), Indonesia (35%), South Africa (14%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 37% |
| Indonesia | $1.8M | 35% |
| South Africa | $727K | 14% |
| Singapore | $292K | 5.6% |
| United States | $236K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $106K | 2% |
| Turkey | $60K | 1.2% |
| Latvia | $46K | 0.9% |
| Malawi | $11K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1516
| 1516.20 | Vegetable fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined… | 100% |
| 1516.10 | Animal fats and oils and their fractions: partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but… | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 73% below the world average of $1.58, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Mozambique?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Indonesia (35%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1516.20 (100% of the value) and 1516.10 (0%).
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