Liquefied natural gas exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of liquefied natural gas by Mozambique reached $2.28 billion in 2024 (6.35 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.28B | 6.35M t |
| 2023 | $2.16B | 5.13M t |
| 2022 | $609.8M | 2.95M t |
| 2021 | $253.3M | 2.89M t |
| 2020 | $229.9M | 2.87M t |
| 2019 | $319.0M | 2.97M t |
| 2018 | $307.0M | 3.06M t |
| 2017 | $255.4M | 5.49M t |
Where Mozambique exports liquefied natural gas to
The largest buyer markets were Singapore (29%), South Africa (18%), China (17%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $651.7M | 29% |
| South Africa | $400.4M | 18% |
| China | $381.3M | 17% |
| India | $297.9M | 13% |
| Thailand | $209.9M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $154.5M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $92.7M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $47.9M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $34.1M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.4M | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.57, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique liquefied natural gas exports (HS 2711.11): 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 2711.11: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.
Common questions
What is the value of liquefied natural gas exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported liquefied natural gas worth $2.28 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.35 million tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 82 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy liquefied natural gas from Mozambique?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($651.7 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average export price of liquefied natural gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of liquefied natural gas from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $255.4 million in 2017 to $2.28 billion in 2024, an increase of 793%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $802.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquefied natural gas?
The HS code for liquefied natural gas is subheading 2711.11. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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