Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes by Mozambique reached $5.3 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.6 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 | $5.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes from
Most of the value came from China (40%), South Africa (24%), Malawi (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 40% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 25% |
| Malawi | $723K | 14% |
| Zimbabwe | $414K | 7.9% |
| India | $249K | 4.7% |
| Tanzania | $148K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $115K | 2.2% |
| Hong Kong | $77K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $54K | 1% |
| Finland | $21K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.53 per kg, close to the world average of $2.25.
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 polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imports (HS 3917.23): 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 3917.23: Plastics: tubes, pipes and hoses thereof, rigid, of polymers of vinyl chloride.
Common questions
What is the value of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Malawi (14%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.53 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $2.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. The peak was 2023 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes?
The HS code for polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes is subheading 3917.23. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3917 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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