Plastic dinnerware imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic dinnerware by Mozambique reached $9.5 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $17.9 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 | $9.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $17.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.6M | 2.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic dinnerware from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Africa (27%), Portugal (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 50% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 27% |
| Portugal | $651K | 6.9% |
| India | $475K | 5% |
| Turkey | $155K | 1.6% |
| Tanzania | $144K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $124K | 1.3% |
| Malawi | $123K | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $72K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $53K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3924
| 3924.10 | Plastic tableware | 61% |
| 3924.90 | Plastic household articles | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3924.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 62% below the world average of $4.56, 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.
Plastic dinnerware exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $220 thousand of plastic dinnerware in 2024 (214 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Eswatini (32%), Zimbabwe (15%), Zambia (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $70K | 32% |
| Zimbabwe | $34K | 15% |
| Zambia | $27K | 12% |
| South Africa | $21K | 9.7% |
| Portugal | $13K | 5.7% |
| Malawi | $5K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $4K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $3K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $3K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique plastic dinnerware imports (HS 3924): 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 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic dinnerware imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic dinnerware worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic dinnerware to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 304% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic dinnerware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $4.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic dinnerware to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export plastic dinnerware?
Yes. Mozambique exported $220 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Zimbabwe and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic dinnerware?
The HS code for plastic dinnerware is heading 3924. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3924.10 (61% of the value) and 3924.90 (39%).
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