Natural gas exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported natural gas worth $1.05 billion (1.92 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 24257% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.05B | 1.92M t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $258.2M | 75.86M t |
| 2020 | $228.1M | 151.6K t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2018 | $211.2M | 165.7K t |
| 2017 | $125.5M | 130.3K t |
Where Mozambique exports natural gas to
The largest buyer markets were China (25%), Singapore (24%), India (23%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $259.2M | 25% |
| Singapore | $252.0M | 24% |
| India | $238.2M | 23% |
| Thailand | $95.9M | 9.1% |
| Malaysia | $76.1M | 7.2% |
| South Korea | $53.5M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $36.9M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $23.4M | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $16.0M | 1.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.55 per kg, close to the world average of $0.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique natural gas exports (HS 2711.21): 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 2711.21: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: in gaseous state, natural gas.
Common questions
What is the value of natural gas exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported natural gas worth $1.05 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.92 million tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 79 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports.
Which countries buy natural gas from Mozambique?
China was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($259.2 million), followed by Singapore (24%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 270% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of natural gas from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $125.5 million in 2017 to $1.05 billion in 2024, an increase of 738%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $270.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural gas?
The HS code for natural gas is subheading 2711.21. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2711 page.
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