Putty imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported putty worth $3.0 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $4.2 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 | $3.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 3.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports putty from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 54% |
| India | $470K | 16% |
| China | $232K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $172K | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $161K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $60K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $52K | 1.8% |
| Eswatini | $28K | 1% |
| Brazil | $22K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 67% |
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 52% below the world average of $1.58, 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 putty imports (HS 3214): 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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported putty worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by India (16%) and China (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 511% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of putty to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2020 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (67% of the value) and 3214.90 (33%).
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