Plastic tableware imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic tableware by Mozambique reached $5.8 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.0 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 | $5.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports plastic tableware from
China alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 60% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 21% |
| India | $350K | 6% |
| Portugal | $303K | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2% |
| Malawi | $115K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $66K | 1.1% |
| United States | $48K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $41K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $28K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.55 per kg, 66% below the world average of $4.52, 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 tableware exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $203 thousand of plastic tableware in 2024 (192 tonnes). Most of it went to Eswatini (34%), Zambia (13%), Zimbabwe (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+709% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $70K | 34% |
| Zambia | $27K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $21K | 11% |
| South Africa | $21K | 11% |
| Portugal | $10K | 4.9% |
| Sweden | $4K | 2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $3K | 1.7% |
| Japan | $3K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $3K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique plastic tableware imports (HS 3924.10): 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 3924.10: Plastics: tableware and kitchenware.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic tableware imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plastic tableware worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic tableware to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 94% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.55 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $4.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic tableware to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2019 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export plastic tableware?
Yes. Mozambique exported $203 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic tableware?
The HS code for plastic tableware is subheading 3924.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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