Sawn wood exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sawn wood by Mozambique reached $16.6 million in 2024 (34.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.3 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 | $16.6M | 34.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 42.5K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 66.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.6M | 44.3K t |
| 2020 | $22.4M | 45.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 93.7K t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 84.1K t |
| 2017 | $33.6M | 59.7K t |
Where Mozambique exports sawn wood to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 66% |
| Vietnam | $3.5M | 21% |
| Germany | $845K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $367K | 2.2% |
| Japan | $198K | 1.2% |
| United States | $177K | 1.1% |
| France | $140K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $98K | 0.6% |
| Malawi | $91K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $88K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4407
| 4407.99 | Sawn hardwood boards (other) | 51% |
| 4407.29 | Sawn tropical wood (other species) | 49% |
| 4407.11 | Sawn pine boards | 0.2% |
| 4407.19 | Sawn softwood boards (other) | 0.1% |
| 4407.92 | Sawn beech boards | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4407.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, close to the world average of $0.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sawn wood imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported sawn wood worth $13.5 million (26.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 65% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.8M | 65% |
| Eswatini | $4.4M | 33% |
| Suriname | $188K | 1.4% |
| China | $55K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $49K | 0.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $7K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique sawn wood exports (HS 4407): 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 4407: Wood sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding 6mm.
Common questions
What is the value of sawn wood exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported sawn wood worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 34.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sawn wood from Mozambique?
China was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by Vietnam (21%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 554% on the year.
What is the average export price of sawn wood per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sawn wood from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.6 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $37.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import sawn wood?
Yes. Mozambique imported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Eswatini and Suriname. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sawn wood?
The HS code for sawn wood is heading 4407. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4407.99 (51% of the value) and 4407.29 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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