Pharmaceutical good imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $11.5 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 147 t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 168 t |
Where Mozambique imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from India (27%), United States (23%), Belgium (21%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.1M | 27% |
| United States | $2.6M | 23% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 21% |
| China | $1.5M | 13% |
| Germany | $502K | 4.4% |
| Indonesia | $167K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $145K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $138K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $136K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $121K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 77% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 14% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 3.9% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 3.5% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1.6% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 0.3% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 0.3% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.04 per kg, 95% below the world average of $86.10, 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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported pharmaceutical good worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (23%) and Belgium (21%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.04 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $13.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (77% of the value) and 3006.30 (14%).
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