Mineral substances imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $25.7 million of mineral substances in 2024 (118.4 thousand tonnes). That is 87% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $201.0 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 | $25.7M | 118.4K t |
| 2023 | $201.0M | 377.1K t |
| 2022 | $66.0M | 173.7K t |
| 2021 | $37.4M | 150.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 28.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 61.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 13.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports mineral substances from
South Africa alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.0M | 70% |
| Zimbabwe | $7.6M | 30% |
| India | $61K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $57K | 0.2% |
| China | $29K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2530
| 2530.10 | Perlite and vermiculite | 74% |
| 2530.90 | Mineral substances: n.e.c. in chapter 25 | 26% |
| 2530.20 | Natural magnesium sulfate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.22 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.32, 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.
Mineral substances exports from Mozambique
Exports of mineral substances by Mozambique reached $5.5 million in 2024 (10.8 thousand tonnes). China alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 92% |
| India | $283K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $105K | 1.9% |
| United States | $16K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $12K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique mineral substances imports (HS 2530): 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 2530: Mineral substances not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral substances imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported mineral substances worth $25.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 118.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral substances to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (30%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral substances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.22 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral substances to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $25.7 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2023 at $201.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export mineral substances?
Yes. Mozambique exported $5.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, India and Germany. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral substances?
The HS code for mineral substances is heading 2530. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2530.10 (74% of the value) and 2530.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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