Leather bags and cases imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $13.2 million of leather bags and cases in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.2 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 | $13.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 3.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports leather bags and cases from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.1M | 53% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 19% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $560K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $475K | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $474K | 3.6% |
| United States | $134K | 1% |
| Canada | $84K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $81K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $71K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 24% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 15% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 13% |
| 4202.29 | Handbag (fibre or paperboard) | 13% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 10% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 10% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 9.2% |
| 4202.39 | Small goods (fibre or paperboard) | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 86% below the world average of $20.00, 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 leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported leather bags and cases worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Pakistan (19%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 93%. The peak was 2022 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (24% of the value) and 4202.11 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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