Onions and garlic imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $23.6 million of onions and garlic in 2024 (80.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $23.6M | 80.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 80.9K t |
| 2022 | $19.8M | 31.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 84.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 75.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 72.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.9M | 62.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 56.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports onions and garlic from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 79% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.6M | 79% |
| China | $5.0M | 21% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $7K | 0% |
| Andorra | $2K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Afghanistan | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0703
| 0703.10 | Fresh onions | 79% |
| 0703.20 | Fresh garlic | 22% |
| 0703.90 | Leeks and shallots | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.29 per kg, 62% below the world average of $0.76, 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 onions and garlic imports (HS 0703): 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 0703: Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks and other alliaceous vegetables; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of onions and garlic imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported onions and garlic worth $23.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply onions and garlic to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of onions and garlic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.29 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $0.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of onions and garlic to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $23.6 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for onions and garlic?
The HS code for onions and garlic is heading 0703. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0703.10 (78% of the value) and 0703.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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