Portland cement imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $58.0 million of portland cement in 2024 (1.17 million tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $94.7 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 | $58.0M | 1.17M t |
| 2023 | $62.6M | 1.13M t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 1.20M t |
| 2021 | $88.0M | 1.82M t |
| 2020 | $94.7M | 1.62M t |
| 2019 | $87.0M | 1.24M t |
| 2018 | $69.6M | 1.22M t |
| 2017 | $71.6M | 10.59M t |
Where Mozambique imports portland cement from
The largest suppliers were Saudi Arabia (33%), Singapore (27%), Hong Kong (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+868% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.1M | 33% |
| Singapore | $15.8M | 27% |
| Hong Kong | $8.0M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $7.1M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.2M | 9% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 3% |
| Tanzania | $301K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $255K | 0.4% |
| Zambia | $199K | 0.3% |
| India | $48K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 93% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 6.7% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.3% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.2% |
| 2523.30 | Aluminous cement | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.07, 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.
Portland cement exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $14.6 million of portland cement in 2024 (211.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Eswatini accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+316% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Eswatini | $8.4M | 57% |
| South Africa | $5.4M | 37% |
| Malawi | $849K | 5.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $23K | 0.2% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique portland cement imports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported portland cement worth $58.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.17 million tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply portland cement to Mozambique?
Saudi Arabia was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by Singapore (27%) and Hong Kong (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 868% on the year.
What is the average import price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portland cement to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $71.6 million in 2017 to $58.0 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2020 at $94.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export portland cement?
Yes. Mozambique exported $14.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Eswatini, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $43.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (93% of the value) and 2523.29 (7%).
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