Light synthetic cotton blend imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $4.7 million (827 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.9 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 | $4.7M | 827 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 897 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 757 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 729 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 951 t |
Where Mozambique imports light synthetic cotton blend from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 82% |
| Pakistan | $323K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $284K | 6% |
| India | $202K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $34K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5513
| 5513.31 | Light polyester cotton blend, multi-coloured | 35% |
| 5513.21 | Plain weave polyester cotton | 23% |
| 5513.19 | Light acrylic cotton blend | 20% |
| 5513.11 | Light polyester cotton blend, plain weave | 11% |
| 5513.41 | Light polyester cotton blend, printed | 6% |
| 5513.39 | Light acrylic cotton blend, multi-coloured | 2.1% |
| 5513.23 | Other weave polyester cotton | 2% |
| 5513.29 | Light acrylic cotton blend, dyed | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.73 per kg, close to the world average of $6.22.
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 synthetic cotton blend imports (HS 5513): 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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 827 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply light synthetic cotton blend to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Pakistan (7%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.73 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $6.22 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 synthetic cotton blend to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
The HS code for light synthetic cotton blend is heading 5513. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 5513.31 (35% of the value) and 5513.21 (23%).
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