Medicated gauze and bandages imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.0 million of medicated gauze and bandages in 2024 (751 tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.7 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 | $2.0M | 751 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 622 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 725 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 639 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 907 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 531 t |
Where Mozambique imports medicated gauze and bandages from
The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (32%), India (30%), China (24%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $656K | 32% |
| India | $620K | 30% |
| China | $482K | 24% |
| Angola | $97K | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $55K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $48K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $25K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $17K | 0.8% |
| Pakistan | $15K | 0.7% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.71 per kg, 79% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique medicated gauze and bandages imports (HS 3005.90): 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 3005.90: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medicated gauze and bandages imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported medicated gauze and bandages worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 751 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply medicated gauze and bandages to Mozambique?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($656 thousand), followed by India (30%) and China (24%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 781% on the year.
What is the average import price of medicated gauze and bandages per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.71 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medicated gauze and bandages to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2019 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medicated gauze and bandages?
The HS code for medicated gauze and bandages is subheading 3005.90. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3005 page.
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For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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