PVC imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported pvc worth $13.5 million (16.2 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.0 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 | $13.5M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 5.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports pvc from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 75% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 13% |
| South Africa | $564K | 4.2% |
| United States | $428K | 3.2% |
| France | $278K | 2.1% |
| India | $139K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $84K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $52K | 0.4% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $18K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3904
| 3904.10 | Polyvinyl chloride (pure) | 54% |
| 3904.21 | Rigid PVC compounds | 18% |
| 3904.90 | Halogenated olefin polymers (other) | 16% |
| 3904.22 | Plasticized PVC compounds | 9.3% |
| 3904.40 | Vinyl chloride copolymers (other) | 2.7% |
| 3904.69 | Fluoropolymers (other) | 0.1% |
| 3904.50 | Vinylidene chloride polymers | 0% |
| 3904.61 | Polytetrafluoroethylene | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 34% below the world average of $1.25, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique pvc imports (HS 3904): 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 3904: Polymers of vinyl chloride or of other halogenated olefins, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of pvc imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported pvc worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pvc to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average import price of pvc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $1.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pvc to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 267%. The peak was 2022 at $18.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pvc?
The HS code for pvc is heading 3904. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3904.10 (54% of the value) and 3904.21 (18%).
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