Live poultry imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of live poultry by Mozambique reached $8.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $8.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 901 t |
Where Mozambique imports live poultry from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (22%), Eswatini (17%), Zimbabwe (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 22% |
| Eswatini | $1.4M | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 15% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 13% |
| China | $907K | 11% |
| Zambia | $882K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $404K | 4.9% |
| France | $334K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $85K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $63K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 0105
| 0105.11 | Live chicken chicks | 68% |
| 0105.94 | Live chickens (over 185g) | 28% |
| 0105.99 | Live ducks, geese and turkeys | 2.5% |
| 0105.13 | Poultry: live, ducks, weighing not more than 185g | 0.5% |
| 0105.14 | Poultry: live, geese, weighing not more than 185g | 0.4% |
| 0105.15 | Poultry: live, guinea fowls, weighing not more than 185g | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0105.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.86 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.86. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique live poultry imports (HS 0105): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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: Poultry; live, fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, ducks, geese, turkeys and guinea fowls.
Common questions
What is the value of live poultry imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported live poultry worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply live poultry to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Eswatini (17%) and Zimbabwe (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of live poultry per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.86 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.86 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of live poultry to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for live poultry?
The HS code for live poultry is heading 0105. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0105.11 (68% of the value) and 0105.94 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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