Refined sunflower or safflower oil exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Mozambique reached $9.5 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $29.3 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 | $9.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 146 t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 598 t |
Where Mozambique exports refined sunflower or safflower oil to
One buyer market dominates: Switzerland accounted for 96% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $9.2M | 96% |
| Malawi | $293K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.7% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, close to the world average of $1.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refined sunflower or safflower oil imports to Mozambique
Imports of refined sunflower or safflower oil by Mozambique reached $8.1 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 74% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 14% |
| Romania | $584K | 7.2% |
| Turkey | $318K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique refined sunflower or safflower oil exports (HS 1512.19): 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 1512.19: Vegetable oils: sunflower seed or safflower oil and their fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of refined sunflower or safflower oil exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported refined sunflower or safflower oil worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 132 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy refined sunflower or safflower oil from Mozambique?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 96% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Malawi (3%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 16 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of refined sunflower or safflower oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $1.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of refined sunflower or safflower oil from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import refined sunflower or safflower oil?
Yes. Mozambique imported $8.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Ukraine and Romania. That compares with exports of $9.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil?
The HS code for refined sunflower or safflower oil is subheading 1512.19. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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