Plastic hose imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported plastic hose worth $33.9 million (12.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $33.9M | 12.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2022 | $35.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.8M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $27.0M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 6.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic hose from
Most of the value came from China (47%), South Africa (32%), Portugal (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.0M | 47% |
| South Africa | $10.9M | 32% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 5% |
| Turkey | $970K | 2.9% |
| Malawi | $847K | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $561K | 1.7% |
| India | $524K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $420K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $334K | 1% |
| North Macedonia | $198K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 29% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 23% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 16% |
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 13% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 5.7% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 4.4% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 4.1% |
| 3917.32 | Flexible plastic tubing (unreinforced) | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.74 per kg, 55% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose exports from Mozambique
Exports of plastic hose by Mozambique reached $669 thousand in 2024 (209 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 71% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $477K | 71% |
| South Africa | $112K | 17% |
| Zambia | $32K | 4.7% |
| Kenya | $25K | 3.7% |
| Malawi | $20K | 3.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.2% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique plastic hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic hose worth $33.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and Portugal (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 207% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.74 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $33.9 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2021 at $36.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export plastic hose?
Yes. Mozambique exported $669 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $33.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3917.39 (29% of the value) and 3917.21 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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