Man-made packing sacks imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.1 million of man-made packing sacks in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 104% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.0 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 | $2.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 582 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 572 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports man-made packing sacks from
Most of the value came from South Africa (36%), Turkey (18%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $762K | 36% |
| Turkey | $385K | 18% |
| China | $357K | 17% |
| India | $223K | 11% |
| Thailand | $157K | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $157K | 7.3% |
| Hong Kong | $41K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 1.4% |
| Spain | $11K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.79 per kg, 85% below the world average of $5.41, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 man-made packing sacks imports (HS 6305.39): 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 6305.39: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, not of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made packing sacks imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported man-made packing sacks worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 104% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made packing sacks to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($762 thousand), followed by Turkey (18%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 883% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.79 per kg in 2024, 85% below the world average of $5.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of man-made packing sacks to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made packing sacks?
The HS code for man-made packing sacks is subheading 6305.39. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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