Pitch coke imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $34.0 million of pitch coke in 2024 (32.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 49 countries for imports of this product. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 165% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $54.6 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 | $34.0M | 32.8K t |
| 2023 | $49.8M | 38.2K t |
| 2022 | $54.6M | 39.7K t |
| 2021 | $3K | 4 t |
| 2020 | $5K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $7K | 14 t |
| 2017 | $37K | 2.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports pitch coke from
Singapore alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $18.6M | 55% |
| China | $11.1M | 33% |
| Denmark | $4.2M | 12% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 41% above the world average of $0.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 pitch coke imports (HS 2708.20): 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 2708.20: Pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars.
Common questions
What is the value of pitch coke imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported pitch coke worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 49 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply pitch coke to Mozambique?
Singapore was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by China (33%) and Denmark (12%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of pitch coke per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pitch coke to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37 thousand in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $54.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pitch coke?
The HS code for pitch coke is subheading 2708.20. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2708 page.
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