Seeds (other species) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seeds (other species) by Mozambique reached $3.7 million in 2024 (420 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 42% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.7M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 344 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $614K | 41 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 56 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 86 t |
Where Mozambique imports seeds (other species) from
The largest suppliers were Brazil (40%), Zimbabwe (34%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+654% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.5M | 40% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.3M | 34% |
| South Africa | $390K | 11% |
| Portugal | $264K | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $171K | 4.7% |
| France | $59K | 1.6% |
| China | $47K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.77 per kg, close to the world average of $8.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1209.99: Seeds: n.e.c. in heading 1209, of a kind used for sowing.
Common questions
What is the value of seeds (other species) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported seeds (other species) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply seeds (other species) to Mozambique?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Zimbabwe (34%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 654% on the year.
What is the average import price of seeds (other species) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.77 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $8.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seeds (other species) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for seeds (other species)?
The HS code for seeds (other species) is subheading 1209.99. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1209 page.
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