Pesticide imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported pesticide worth $58.5 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $58.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $53.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $58.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 9.7K t |
| 2019 | $35.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2017 | $24.1M | 16.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+440% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.9M | 68% |
| South Africa | $5.4M | 9.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 5.9% |
| India | $3.0M | 5% |
| Pakistan | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $916K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $782K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $378K | 0.7% |
| Indonesia | $366K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $279K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 67% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 9.8% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 9.4% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 8.7% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 4% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 0.5% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.4% |
| 3808.52 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: for retail sale or as preparations or articles: DDT (ISO)… | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, close to the world average of $5.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pesticide exports from Mozambique
Exports of pesticide by Mozambique reached $3.0 million in 2024 (861 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.5M | 84% |
| South Africa | $287K | 9.6% |
| Malawi | $186K | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported pesticide worth $58.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($39.9 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and the United Arab Emirates (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 440% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pesticide to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.1 million in 2017 to $58.5 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2022 at $58.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export pesticide?
Yes. Mozambique exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $55.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (67% of the value) and 3808.93 (10%).
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