Natural graphite exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of natural graphite by Mozambique reached $43.1 million in 2024 (83.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 102 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 67% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $94.6 million.
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 | $43.1M | 83.4K t |
| 2023 | $62.7M | 112.4K t |
| 2022 | $94.6M | 173.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 59.7K t |
| 2020 | $18.9M | 41.6K t |
| 2019 | $76.9M | 191.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.8M | 49.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
Where Mozambique exports natural graphite to
The largest buyer markets were India (18%), Germany (14%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.6M | 18% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 14% |
| United States | $5.5M | 13% |
| Austria | $5.4M | 13% |
| Indonesia | $4.8M | 11% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 10% |
| China | $3.8M | 8.7% |
| Slovenia | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Japan | $513K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 2504
| 2504.10 | Graphite: natural, in powder or in flakes | 100% |
| 2504.90 | Graphite | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2504.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 52% below the world average of $1.09, 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 natural graphite exports (HS 2504): 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 2504: Graphite; natural.
Common questions
What is the value of natural graphite exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported natural graphite worth $43.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 83.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 102 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy natural graphite from Mozambique?
India was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Germany (14%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average export price of natural graphite per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $1.09 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 graphite from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $43.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $94.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural graphite?
The HS code for natural graphite is heading 2504. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2504.10 (100% of the value) and 2504.90 (0%).
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