Plastic furniture imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported plastic furniture worth $2.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 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 | $2.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 887 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 653 t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic furniture from
Most of the value came from South Africa (49%), China (33%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $994K | 49% |
| China | $661K | 33% |
| India | $217K | 11% |
| Turkey | $55K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $40K | 2% |
| Eswatini | $11K | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $10K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 66% below the world average of $4.34, 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.
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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 9403.70: Furniture: plastic.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic furniture imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic furniture worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic furniture to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($994 thousand), followed by China (33%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $4.34 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 furniture to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic furniture?
The HS code for plastic furniture is subheading 9403.70. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9403 page.
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