Small paper sacks and bags imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported small paper sacks and bags worth $4.6 million (9.1 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.9 million.
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 | $4.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 3.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports small paper sacks and bags from
South Africa alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 55% |
| China | $632K | 14% |
| Portugal | $611K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $451K | 9.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $109K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $73K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $49K | 1.1% |
| Cambodia | $41K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $25K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 83% below the world average of $2.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique small paper sacks and bags imports (HS 4819.40): 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 4819.40: Paper and paperboard: sacks and bags, including cones, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres, having a base width less than 40cm.
Common questions
What is the value of small paper sacks and bags imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported small paper sacks and bags worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply small paper sacks and bags to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (14%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 739% on the year.
What is the average import price of small paper sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small paper sacks and bags to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for small paper sacks and bags?
The HS code for small paper sacks and bags is subheading 4819.40. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4819 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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