Maize imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Mozambique reached $62.7 million in 2024 (216.0 thousand tonnes). That is 3% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $62.7M | 216.0K t |
| 2023 | $64.7M | 248.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.8M | 112.7K t |
| 2021 | $38.2M | 135.8K t |
| 2020 | $55.8M | 254.7K t |
| 2019 | $42.9M | 184.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 107.7K t |
| 2017 | $41.5M | 93.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports maize from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $55.1M | 88% |
| Zimbabwe | $2.5M | 4% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Ukraine | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $920K | 1.5% |
| United States | $626K | 1% |
| Malawi | $451K | 0.7% |
| Argentina | $110K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $89K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $70K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 94% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 21% above the world average of $0.24. 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.
Maize exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported maize worth $1.7 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 54% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $935K | 55% |
| Tanzania | $508K | 30% |
| Zimbabwe | $232K | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.8% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported maize worth $62.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($55.1 million), followed by Zimbabwe (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 298% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.5 million in 2017 to $62.7 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $64.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export maize?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Tanzania and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $61.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (94% of the value) and 1005.10 (6%).
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