Kaolin imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.0 million of kaolin in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 846% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 72% 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 | $4.0M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $421K | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $323K | 831 t |
| 2021 | $361K | 476 t |
| 2020 | $72K | 157 t |
| 2019 | $118K | 378 t |
| 2018 | $97K | 258 t |
| 2017 | $88K | 185 t |
Where Mozambique imports kaolin from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 89% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 89% |
| South Africa | $261K | 6.6% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 3.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.27 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.20. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique kaolin imports (HS 2507): 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 2507: Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined.
Common questions
What is the value of kaolin imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported kaolin worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 846% on 2023.
Which countries supply kaolin to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and Indonesia (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of kaolin per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.27 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of kaolin to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $682 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for kaolin?
The HS code for kaolin is heading 2507. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2507.00. 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 2507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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