Lubricant imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported lubricant worth $3.1 million (653 tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $3.1M | 653 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 783 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 837 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), China (24%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+518% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 47% |
| China | $764K | 25% |
| United States | $371K | 12% |
| France | $161K | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $78K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $73K | 2.3% |
| India | $49K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $33K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 70% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 26% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 3.9% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, close to the world average of $4.73.
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 lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported lubricant worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 653 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (24%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (70% of the value) and 3403.19 (26%).
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