Margarine (solid) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $8.1 million of margarine (solid) in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.8 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 | $8.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 63.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 5.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports margarine (solid) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.6M | 69% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 20% |
| Indonesia | $501K | 6.2% |
| Hong Kong | $153K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $86K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $69K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $61K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $14K | 0.2% |
| China | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.76.
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 margarine (solid) imports (HS 1517.10): 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 1517.10: Margarine: excluding liquid margarine.
Common questions
What is the value of margarine (solid) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported margarine (solid) worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply margarine (solid) to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Kenya (20%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 284% on the year.
What is the average import price of margarine (solid) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.93 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $1.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of margarine (solid) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for margarine (solid)?
The HS code for margarine (solid) is subheading 1517.10. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1517 page.
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