Plywood imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported plywood worth $6.6 million (97.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% 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 | $6.6M | 97.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 4.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports plywood from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 79% |
| South Africa | $621K | 9.4% |
| Austria | $153K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $148K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $76K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $50K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $28K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $21K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 51% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 31% |
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 9.1% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 3.4% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 3.2% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 1.5% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 92% below the world average of $0.93, 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 plywood imports (HS 4412): 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 4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported plywood worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 97.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Austria (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plywood to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4412.33 (51% of the value) and 4412.99 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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