Margarine imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $16.5 million of margarine in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $16.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.0M | 9.6K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $13.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 66.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 8.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports margarine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (39%), Malaysia (34%), Kenya (10%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.5M | 40% |
| Malaysia | $5.5M | 34% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 9.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 8.9% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $163K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $69K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $17K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 1517
| 1517.90 | Edible fat blends and spreads | 51% |
| 1517.10 | Margarine (solid) | 49% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, close to the world average of $1.68.
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 margarine imports (HS 1517): 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 1517: Margarine; edible mixtures or preparations of animal, vegetable or microbial fats or oils or of fractions of different fats or oils of this Chapter, other than edible fats and oils or their fractions of heading 15.16.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported margarine worth $16.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Malaysia (34%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $16.5 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine?
The HS code for margarine is heading 1517. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1517.90 (51% of the value) and 1517.10 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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