Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) by Mozambique reached $11.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $11.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 734 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 408 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 317 t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 941 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 236 t |
Where Mozambique imports penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+331% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 62% |
| India | $2.4M | 21% |
| China | $1.5M | 13% |
| Portugal | $236K | 2% |
| Bangladesh | $61K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $58K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $41K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $21K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.60 per kg, 82% below the world average of $36.19, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.10): 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 3004.10: Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by India (21%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average import price of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.60 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $36.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.10. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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