Polystyrene imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polystyrene by Mozambique reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.8 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 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $867K | 544 t |
Where Mozambique imports polystyrene from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (23%), India (12%), Thailand (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $489K | 23% |
| India | $265K | 13% |
| Thailand | $256K | 12% |
| Taiwan | $207K | 9.7% |
| France | $196K | 9.2% |
| China | $182K | 8.6% |
| Vietnam | $178K | 8.4% |
| Portugal | $146K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 5% |
| South Africa | $77K | 3.6% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 41% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 40% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 12% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 5.2% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, close to the world average of $1.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported polystyrene worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Mozambique?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($489 thousand), followed by India (12%) and Thailand (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $1.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $867 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2021 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (41% of the value) and 3903.90 (40%).
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