Plastic product imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $26.2 million of plastic product in 2024 (36.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.2M | 36.0K t |
| 2023 | $31.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.9M | 7.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic product from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Africa (26%), Hong Kong (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 45% |
| South Africa | $6.8M | 26% |
| Hong Kong | $3.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $959K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $853K | 3.3% |
| India | $529K | 2% |
| United States | $341K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $253K | 1% |
| Botswana | $163K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $141K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 77% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 11% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 6.9% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 3.8% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, 90% below the world average of $7.50, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique plastic product imports (HS 3926): 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic product worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 36.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Hong Kong (13%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic product to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.9 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (77% of the value) and 3926.10 (11%).
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