Raw cotton exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of raw cotton by Mozambique reached $14.5 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $45.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.5M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $45.8M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $38.9M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 12.3K t |
Where Mozambique exports raw cotton to
Most of it went to Mauritius (37%), Lesotho (19%), Bangladesh (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritius grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | $5.4M | 37% |
| Lesotho | $2.7M | 19% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 9.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 7.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $574K | 4% |
| Turkey | $256K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $203K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $101K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.76 per kg, close to the world average of $1.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw cotton imports to Mozambique
Imports of raw cotton by Mozambique reached $828 thousand in 2024 (232 tonnes). Most of the value came from Zambia (46%), Malawi (37%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+392% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $384K | 46% |
| Malawi | $308K | 37% |
| South Africa | $130K | 16% |
| China | $4K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique raw cotton exports (HS 5201): 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 5201: Cotton; not carded or combed.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cotton exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported raw cotton worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cotton from Mozambique?
Mauritius was the largest buyer with 37% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Lesotho (19%) and Bangladesh (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw cotton per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.76 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw cotton from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2022 at $45.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import raw cotton?
Yes. Mozambique imported $828 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zambia, Malawi and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cotton?
The HS code for raw cotton is heading 5201. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 5201.00. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5201 page.
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