Plaster articles imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.7 million of plaster articles in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 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 | $3.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 6.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports plaster articles from
Most of the value came from South Africa (40%), Tanzania (23%), China (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 40% |
| Tanzania | $876K | 23% |
| China | $814K | 22% |
| Portugal | $254K | 6.8% |
| India | $75K | 2% |
| Tunisia | $73K | 1.9% |
| Egypt | $55K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $43K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $19K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 6809
| 6809.11 | Plasterboard (paper faced) | 45% |
| 6809.19 | Plaster board (other) | 33% |
| 6809.90 | Plaster products | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6809.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 58% above the world average of $0.33. 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique plaster articles imports (HS 6809): 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 6809: Plaster or compositions based on plaster; articles thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of plaster articles imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plaster articles worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply plaster articles to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Tanzania (23%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of plaster articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $0.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plaster articles to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plaster articles?
The HS code for plaster articles is heading 6809. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6809.11 (45% of the value) and 6809.19 (33%).
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