Packing sacks and bags imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $42.7 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (17.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $42.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 24.0K t |
| 2021 | $31.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.6M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 7.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports packing sacks and bags from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.9M | 63% |
| India | $4.2M | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 4% |
| Pakistan | $908K | 2.1% |
| Bangladesh | $612K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $592K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $565K | 1.3% |
| Oman | $536K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 44% |
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 44% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 5% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 4.1% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 2.2% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Packing sacks and bags exports from Mozambique
Exports of packing sacks and bags by Mozambique reached $1.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Zambia alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $998K | 73% |
| Namibia | $100K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $96K | 7% |
| Zimbabwe | $89K | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $43K | 3.1% |
| Eswatini | $22K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $7K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported packing sacks and bags worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($26.9 million), followed by India (10%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export packing sacks and bags?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Namibia and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $41.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6305.10 (44% of the value) and 6305.33 (44%).
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