Salt imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported salt worth $4.0 million (23.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $4.0M | 23.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 40.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 20.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 33.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 33.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 38.1K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $662K | 3.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports salt from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $2.6M | 63% |
| India | $521K | 13% |
| South Africa | $421K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $355K | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $114K | 2.8% |
| Pakistan | $23K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $20K | 0.5% |
| China | $14K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 183% above the world average of $0.06. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Salt exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $433 thousand of salt in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Malawi alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $394K | 91% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $9K | 2% |
| Norfolk Isds | $0K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
| Philippines | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique salt imports (HS 2501): 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 2501: Salt (including table salt and denatured salt); pure sodium chloride whether or not in aqueous solution; sea water.
Common questions
What is the value of salt imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported salt worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply salt to Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (13%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of salt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 183% above the world average of $0.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of salt to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $662 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 509%. The peak was 2019 at $5.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export salt?
Yes. Mozambique exported $433 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the United Arab Emirates and Germany. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for salt?
The HS code for salt is heading 2501. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2501.00. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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