Light cotton fabric imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light cotton fabric by Mozambique reached $52.9 million in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $52.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $50.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $42.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $53.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 3.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports light cotton fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.6M | 94% |
| India | $3.2M | 6% |
| Pakistan | $75K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $15K | 0% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.52 | Printed medium plain cotton fabric | 95% |
| 5208.21 | Bleached light plain cotton fabric | 2.3% |
| 5208.12 | Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric | 1.2% |
| 5208.32 | Dyed medium plain cotton fabric | 1% |
| 5208.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.3% |
| 5208.22 | Bleached medium plain cotton fabric | 0.2% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.1% |
| 5208.23 | Bleached light twill cotton fabric | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 per kg, 42% below the world average of $9.39, 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 light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported light cotton fabric worth $52.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($49.6 million), followed by India (6%) and Pakistan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $52.9 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. The peak was 2018 at $53.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 5208.52 (95% of the value) and 5208.21 (2%).
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