Pasta exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported pasta worth $23.5 million (33.3 thousand tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23.5M | 33.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 28.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $11.4M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 4.6K t |
Where Mozambique exports pasta to
Zimbabwe alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $12.6M | 54% |
| Zambia | $5.3M | 23% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 14% |
| Malawi | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| Botswana | $121K | 0.5% |
| Eswatini | $90K | 0.4% |
| Fiji | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1902
| 1902.30 | Ready-to-eat pasta | 61% |
| 1902.19 | Dried pasta | 35% |
| 1902.40 | Couscous | 4.5% |
| 1902.20 | Stuffed pasta | 0.4% |
| 1902.11 | Dried egg pasta | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 62% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Pasta imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported pasta worth $10.8 million (17.3 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Turkey (50%), South Africa (25%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.3M | 50% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 25% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $577K | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $257K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $175K | 1.6% |
| China | $101K | 0.9% |
| Pakistan | $53K | 0.5% |
| Eswatini | $48K | 0.5% |
| Croatia | $30K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique pasta exports (HS 1902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1902: Pasta; whether or not cooked or stuffed with meat or other substance, or otherwise prepared, egg spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of pasta exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported pasta worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy pasta from Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($12.6 million), followed by Zambia (23%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of pasta from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 532%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import pasta?
Yes. Mozambique imported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Turkey, South Africa and Portugal. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pasta?
The HS code for pasta is heading 1902. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1902.30 (61% of the value) and 1902.19 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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