Paddy rice imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $14.3 million of paddy rice in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 62009% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 80% 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 | $14.3M | 21.0K t |
| 2023 | $23K | 4 t |
| 2022 | $296K | 198 t |
| 2021 | $607K | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $50K | 90 t |
| 2019 | $51K | 22 t |
| 2018 | $341K | 28 t |
| 2017 | $234K | 134 t |
Where Mozambique imports paddy rice from
Thailand alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $12.7M | 88% |
| China | $977K | 6.8% |
| Pakistan | $608K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $73K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Japan | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 84% above the world average of $0.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 paddy rice imports (HS 1006.10): 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 1006.10: Cereals: rice in the husk (paddy or rough).
Common questions
What is the value of paddy rice imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported paddy rice worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply paddy rice to Mozambique?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by China (7%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of paddy rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $0.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paddy rice to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for paddy rice?
The HS code for paddy rice is subheading 1006.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1006 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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