Men's clothing imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported men's clothing worth $8.4 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 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 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports men's clothing from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), South Africa (25%), Portugal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 46% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 25% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $288K | 3.4% |
| India | $228K | 2.7% |
| Madagascar | $97K | 1.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $96K | 1.1% |
| France | $87K | 1% |
| Eswatini | $73K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $71K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 29% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 17% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 13% |
| 6203.49 | Men's trousers (other materials) | 10% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 9.6% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 4.1% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 3.4% |
| 6203.39 | Men's jackets (other materials) | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, 76% below the world average of $26.60, 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.
Men's clothing exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported men's clothing worth $1.5 million (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 93% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 93% |
| Zimbabwe | $65K | 4.2% |
| Namibia | $19K | 1.2% |
| Costa Rica | $8K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $6K | 0.4% |
| Switzerland | $5K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| Lesotho | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported men's clothing worth $8.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Portugal (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 962% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $8.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export men's clothing?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (29% of the value) and 6203.22 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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