Petroleum gas exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported petroleum gas worth $3.33 billion (8.27 million tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 54% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $3.33B | 8.27M t |
| 2023 | $2.17B | 5.14M t |
| 2022 | $650.2M | 2.96M t |
| 2021 | $511.6M | 78.75M t |
| 2020 | $481.6M | 3.06M t |
| 2019 | $367.4M | 3.05M t |
| 2018 | $617.6M | 3.26M t |
| 2017 | $399.8M | 5.65M t |
Where Mozambique exports petroleum gas to
The largest buyer markets were Singapore (27%), China (19%), India (16%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $903.6M | 27% |
| China | $640.5M | 19% |
| India | $536.1M | 16% |
| South Africa | $416.4M | 13% |
| Thailand | $305.8M | 9.2% |
| South Korea | $208.0M | 6.2% |
| Malaysia | $168.8M | 5.1% |
| Taiwan | $84.8M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $57.5M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10.4M | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 2711
| 2711.11 | Liquefied natural gas | 68% |
| 2711.21 | Natural gas | 32% |
| 2711.13 | Butane | 0.1% |
| 2711.19 | Liquefied petroleum gas (other) | 0% |
| 2711.12 | Propane | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2711.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.56, 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.
Petroleum gas imports to Mozambique
Imports of petroleum gas by Mozambique reached $43.0 million in 2024 (54.0 thousand tonnes). Tanzania alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $31.5M | 73% |
| Switzerland | $5.0M | 12% |
| Eswatini | $3.2M | 7.4% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 6.7% |
| Oman | $316K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $46K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique petroleum gas exports (HS 2711): 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 2711: Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum gas exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported petroleum gas worth $3.33 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.27 million tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 152 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy petroleum gas from Mozambique?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($903.6 million), followed by China (19%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average export price of petroleum gas per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of petroleum gas from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $399.8 million in 2017 to $3.33 billion in 2024, an increase of 734%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.07 billion a year.
Does Mozambique also import petroleum gas?
Yes. Mozambique imported $43.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tanzania, Switzerland and Eswatini. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.29 billion a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum gas?
The HS code for petroleum gas is heading 2711. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2711.11 (68% of the value) and 2711.21 (32%).
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