Plastic building material imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported plastic building material worth $9.5 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 1.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic building material from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 58% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 14% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 11% |
| Brazil | $444K | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $175K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $149K | 1.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $140K | 1.5% |
| France | $97K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $93K | 1% |
| Turkey | $90K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 78% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 11% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 6.2% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.15 per kg, close to the world average of $4.05.
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 plastic building material imports (HS 3925): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic building material worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.15 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic building material to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 160%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (78% of the value) and 3925.10 (11%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
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