Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $14.7 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (34.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $37.5 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 | $14.7M | 34.4K t |
| 2023 | $37.5M | 44.6K t |
| 2022 | $23.4M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $21.3M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 33.1K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 20.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 14.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.4M | 84% |
| India | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $330K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $185K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $172K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $157K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $45K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.43 per kg, 61% below the world average of $1.09, 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 terephthalate (high viscosity) exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $1.5 million (3.5 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 92% |
| Zimbabwe | $95K | 6.3% |
| India | $33K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports (HS 3907.61): 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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $14.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by India (10%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.43 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $14.7 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2023 at $37.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and India. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Mozambique. Tell us your product to see it live.
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