Mineral wool insulation imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.7 million of mineral wool insulation in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 409 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 391 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 554 t |
| 2017 | $711K | 484 t |
Where Mozambique imports mineral wool insulation from
Most of the value came from South Africa (31%), China (16%), United Arab Emirates (14%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+326% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $831K | 31% |
| China | $443K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $381K | 14% |
| France | $362K | 13% |
| Denmark | $331K | 12% |
| Portugal | $253K | 9.3% |
| India | $48K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $27K | 1% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6806
| 6806.90 | Heat-insulating minerals | 62% |
| 6806.10 | Slag wool, rock wool and similar mineral wools (including intermixtures thereof), in bulk, sheets or rolls | 37% |
| 6806.20 | Expanded mineral materials | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6806.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.58 per kg, 73% above the world average of $1.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 mineral wool insulation imports (HS 6806): 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 6806: Slag, rock wool and similar mineral wools; exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag, mixtures and articles of heat, sound insulating or sound-absorbing mineral materials.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral wool insulation imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported mineral wool insulation worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral wool insulation to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($831 thousand), followed by China (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (14%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 579% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral wool insulation per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $1.49 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 wool insulation to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $711 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral wool insulation?
The HS code for mineral wool insulation is heading 6806. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6806.90 (62% of the value) and 6806.10 (37%).
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