Nitrogen fertilizer imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $134.2 million of nitrogen fertilizer in 2024 (355.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $433.1 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 | $134.2M | 355.8K t |
| 2023 | $142.8M | 305.3K t |
| 2022 | $433.1M | 771.6K t |
| 2021 | $236.9M | 503.4K t |
| 2020 | $84.1M | 373.2K t |
| 2019 | $148.5M | 651.7K t |
| 2018 | $73.7M | 311.8K t |
| 2017 | $56.0M | 244.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports nitrogen fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Russia (30%), Oman (17%), United Arab Emirates (16%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $40.2M | 30% |
| Oman | $22.2M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.2M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.7M | 11% |
| Malaysia | $12.0M | 9% |
| China | $11.0M | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $5.1M | 3.8% |
| Qatar | $5.1M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $582K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $537K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3102
| 3102.10 | Urea fertilizer | 56% |
| 3102.30 | Ammonium nitrate fertilizer | 23% |
| 3102.21 | Ammonium sulphate fertilizer | 8% |
| 3102.60 | Calcium and ammonium nitrate mixtures | 7.5% |
| 3102.29 | Single nitrogen fertilizer | 3.4% |
| 3102.90 | Mixed nitrogen fertilizer | 1.9% |
| 3102.50 | Sodium nitrate fertilizer | 0.2% |
| 3102.40 | Ammonium nitrate with calcium carbonate | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, close to the world average of $0.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nitrogen fertilizer exports from Mozambique
Exports of nitrogen fertilizer by Mozambique reached $15.6 million in 2024 (39.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (41%), Zimbabwe (30%), Malawi (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $6.4M | 41% |
| Zimbabwe | $4.7M | 30% |
| Malawi | $2.3M | 15% |
| Mauritius | $1.9M | 12% |
| Angola | $167K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $109K | 0.7% |
| Madagascar | $78K | 0.5% |
| Eswatini | $75K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique nitrogen fertilizer imports (HS 3102): 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 3102: Fertilizers; mineral or chemical, nitrogenous.
Common questions
What is the value of nitrogen fertilizer imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported nitrogen fertilizer worth $134.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 355.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply nitrogen fertilizer to Mozambique?
Russia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($40.2 million), followed by Oman (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of nitrogen fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nitrogen fertilizer to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.0 million in 2017 to $134.2 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2022 at $433.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $163.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export nitrogen fertilizer?
Yes. Mozambique exported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $118.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for nitrogen fertilizer?
The HS code for nitrogen fertilizer is heading 3102. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3102.10 (56% of the value) and 3102.30 (23%).
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