Live chicken chicks imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.7 million of live chicken chicks in 2024 (125 tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $5.7M | 125 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 948 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 910 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 133 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 168 t |
Where Mozambique imports live chicken chicks from
The largest suppliers were Eswatini (23%), Zimbabwe (22%), Malawi (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $1.3M | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 22% |
| Malawi | $1.0M | 19% |
| Zambia | $882K | 16% |
| China | $691K | 12% |
| France | $183K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $165K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $63K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $61K | 1.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.16 per kg, 53% above the world average of $29.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 live chicken chicks imports (HS 0105.11): 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 0105.11: Poultry: live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, weighing not more than 185g.
Common questions
What is the value of live chicken chicks imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported live chicken chicks worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 125 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply live chicken chicks to Mozambique?
Eswatini was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (22%) and Malawi (19%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of live chicken chicks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.16 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $29.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of live chicken chicks to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for live chicken chicks?
The HS code for live chicken chicks is subheading 0105.11. It sits in HS chapter 01 (animals; live). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0105 page.
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