Leather clothing and accessories imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported leather clothing and accessories worth $3.2 million (297 tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $12.1 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 | $3.2M | 297 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 744 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 505 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 397 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 312 t |
Where Mozambique imports leather clothing and accessories from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+337% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 72% |
| South Africa | $487K | 15% |
| Portugal | $214K | 6.6% |
| Pakistan | $62K | 1.9% |
| India | $32K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.8% |
| Chile | $15K | 0.5% |
| Lebanon | $12K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.21 | Sports gloves (leather, padded) | 54% |
| 4203.30 | Leather belt | 23% |
| 4203.29 | Leather gloves (non-sport) | 17% |
| 4203.10 | Leather apparel | 3.2% |
| 4203.40 | Leather accessories (other) | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.91 per kg, 70% below the world average of $36.10, 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 clothing and accessories imports (HS 4203): 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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported leather clothing and accessories worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 297 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather clothing and accessories to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.91 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $36.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather clothing and accessories to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2020 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4203.21 (54% of the value) and 4203.30 (23%).
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