Prepared grain cereals imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.7 million of prepared grain cereals in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $758K | 436 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 845 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 852 t |
| 2017 | $560K | 397 t |
Where Mozambique imports prepared grain cereals from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 92% |
| Malawi | $102K | 3.7% |
| Zimbabwe | $76K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $20K | 0.8% |
| India | $9K | 0.3% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique prepared grain cereals imports (HS 1904.90): 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 1904.90: Food preparations: cereal or cereal products (excluding maize), in grain form, pre-cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared grain cereals imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported prepared grain cereals worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared grain cereals to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Malawi (4%) and Zimbabwe (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared grain cereals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared grain cereals to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $560 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 387%. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared grain cereals?
The HS code for prepared grain cereals is subheading 1904.90. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1904 page.
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