Low-density polyethylene imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low-density polyethylene by Mozambique reached $13.3 million in 2024 (12.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.3 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 | $13.3M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 12.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 10.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports low-density polyethylene from
Most of the value came from South Africa (34%), Saudi Arabia (12%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 34% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 12% |
| China | $1.6M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 11% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 10% |
| South Korea | $882K | 6.6% |
| Qatar | $780K | 5.9% |
| Thailand | $315K | 2.4% |
| India | $248K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $202K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): 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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported low-density polyethylene worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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