Infant formula imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of infant formula by Mozambique reached $26.8 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $26.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 2.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports infant formula from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+761% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $17.4M | 65% |
| Portugal | $4.9M | 18% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $878K | 3.3% |
| Switzerland | $752K | 2.8% |
| France | $544K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $347K | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $248K | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $170K | 0.6% |
| India | $169K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.50 per kg, 48% below the world average of $8.59, 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 infant formula imports (HS 1901.10): 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 1901.10: Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of infant formula imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported infant formula worth $26.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply infant formula to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($17.4 million), followed by Portugal (18%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of infant formula per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.50 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $8.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of infant formula to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $26.8 million in 2024, an increase of 157%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for infant formula?
The HS code for infant formula is subheading 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
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