Oxygenated carboxylic acid imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.3 million of oxygenated carboxylic acid in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $4.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $985K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 948 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 658 t |
Where Mozambique imports oxygenated carboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 78% |
| Israel | $419K | 9.7% |
| South Africa | $298K | 6.9% |
| India | $63K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $59K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $34K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $33K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $25K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2918
| 2918.14 | Citric acid | 75% |
| 2918.19 | Oxycarboxylic acids (other) | 12% |
| 2918.11 | Lactic acid | 5.3% |
| 2918.15 | Citric acid salts and esters | 4.3% |
| 2918.16 | Gluconic acid | 1.3% |
| 2918.29 | Salicylic acid derivatives (other) | 0.6% |
| 2918.13 | Tartaric acid salts and esters | 0.5% |
| 2918.30 | Carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2918.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.65 per kg, 31% below the world average of $2.38, 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.
Oxygenated carboxylic acid exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $620 thousand (804 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $606K | 98% |
| Zimbabwe | $14K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique oxygenated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2918): 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 2918: Acids; carboxylic acid with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of oxygenated carboxylic acid imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported oxygenated carboxylic acid worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply oxygenated carboxylic acid to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Israel (10%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of oxygenated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.65 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $2.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oxygenated carboxylic acid to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 305%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export oxygenated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Mozambique exported $620 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for oxygenated carboxylic acid is heading 2918. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2918.14 (75% of the value) and 2918.19 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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