Root vegetables imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of root vegetables by Mozambique reached $2.7 million in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). That is 62% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $2.7M | 13.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $924K | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $857K | 3.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports root vegetables from
South Africa alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 100% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0706
| 0706.10 | Carrots and turnips | 93% |
| 0706.90 | Root vegetables (other types) | 7.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0706.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.20 per kg, 68% below the world average of $0.62, 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 root vegetables imports (HS 0706): 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 0706: Carrots, turnips, salad beetroot, salsify, celeriac, radishes and similar edible roots; fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of root vegetables imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported root vegetables worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply root vegetables to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Malawi (0%) and Finland (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of root vegetables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.20 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $0.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of root vegetables to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $857 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for root vegetables?
The HS code for root vegetables is heading 0706. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 0706.10 (93% of the value) and 0706.90 (7%).
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