Pet food imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pet food by Mozambique reached $2.0 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $2.7 million.
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 | $2.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports pet food from
South Africa alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.9M | 92% |
| Portugal | $107K | 5.3% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 2.4% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.91 per kg, 64% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique pet food imports (HS 2309.10): 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 2309.10: Dog or cat food: put up for retail sale, used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of pet food imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported pet food worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply pet food to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Portugal (5%) and the United Kingdom (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of pet food per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.91 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pet food to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pet food?
The HS code for pet food is subheading 2309.10. It sits in HS chapter 23 (food industries, residues and wastes thereof; prepared animal fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2309 page.
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