Plastic-coated paper imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.6 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $4.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 780 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 426 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 329 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 465 t |
| 2017 | $796K | 412 t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic-coated paper from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (23%), Spain (21%), Germany (21%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.0M | 23% |
| Spain | $969K | 21% |
| Germany | $951K | 21% |
| Denmark | $415K | 9% |
| China | $355K | 7.7% |
| France | $281K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $195K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $124K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $56K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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-coated paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic-coated paper worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Spain (21%) and Germany (21%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $796 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Mozambique. Tell us your product to see it live.
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