Rice imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported rice worth $481.4 million (808.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $481.4M | 808.1K t |
| 2023 | $338.0M | 686.0K t |
| 2022 | $304.3M | 685.7K t |
| 2021 | $367.5M | 698.6K t |
| 2020 | $259.3M | 650.0K t |
| 2019 | $237.9M | 642.1K t |
| 2018 | $212.3M | 514.7K t |
| 2017 | $189.4M | 661.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports rice from
Most of the value came from Thailand (30%), India (22%), Pakistan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Myanmar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $143.3M | 30% |
| India | $104.1M | 22% |
| Pakistan | $77.2M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $73.9M | 15% |
| Myanmar | $38.1M | 7.9% |
| China | $27.1M | 5.6% |
| Singapore | $8.1M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $3.8M | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 95% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 3% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 1.4% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rice exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported rice worth $16.2 million (22.3 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 99% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+450% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $16.1M | 99% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $29K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $15K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0% |
| Greece | $2K | 0% |
| Liberia | $2K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Philippines | $1K | 0% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported rice worth $481.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 808.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Mozambique?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($143.3 million), followed by India (22%) and Pakistan (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 381% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rice to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $189.4 million in 2017 to $481.4 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $298.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export rice?
Yes. Mozambique exported $16.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, the United Arab Emirates and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $465.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (95% of the value) and 1006.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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