Packaged black tea imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.4 million of packaged black tea in 2024 (927 tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.4M | 927 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 617 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 594 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 469 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 578 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 813 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 766 t |
Where Mozambique imports packaged black tea from
South Africa alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.3M | 76% |
| Zimbabwe | $916K | 21% |
| Pakistan | $55K | 1.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $43K | 1% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.5% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Poland | $8K | 0.2% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, 39% below the world average of $7.76, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported packaged black tea worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 927 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Zimbabwe (21%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $7.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged black tea to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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