Polyethylene imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported polyethylene worth $48.0 million (51.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 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 | $48.0M | 51.8K t |
| 2023 | $44.7M | 44.0K t |
| 2022 | $44.2M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $44.6M | 40.5K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 32.8K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 31.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.9M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $51.1M | 30.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), South Korea (14%), Thailand (14%). Among the main suppliers, Qatar grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.8M | 25% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 14% |
| Thailand | $6.7M | 14% |
| South Africa | $6.5M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 12% |
| India | $2.7M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 5% |
| Singapore | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Qatar | $780K | 1.6% |
| United States | $703K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3901
| 3901.20 | High-density polyethylene | 45% |
| 3901.10 | Low-density polyethylene | 28% |
| 3901.40 | Ethylene-alpha-olefin copolymer | 14% |
| 3901.30 | Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer | 8.3% |
| 3901.90 | Ethylene polymers (other) | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, 24% below the world average of $1.22, 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.
Polyethylene exports from Mozambique
Exports of polyethylene by Mozambique reached $2.3 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 95% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+622% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.2M | 96% |
| Malawi | $58K | 2.5% |
| Peru | $47K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique polyethylene imports (HS 3901): 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 3901: Polymers of ethylene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported polyethylene worth $48.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($11.8 million), followed by South Korea (14%) and Thailand (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of polyethylene to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $51.1 million in 2017 to $48.0 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $51.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export polyethylene?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and Peru. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene?
The HS code for polyethylene is heading 3901. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3901.20 (45% of the value) and 3901.10 (28%).
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