Soft drinks imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soft drinks by Mozambique reached $50.5 million in 2024 (61.6 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $50.5M | 61.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.6M | 46.5K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 36.8K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 28.5K t |
| 2020 | $14.8M | 23.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.4M | 26.7K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 19.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports soft drinks from
South Africa alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $41.9M | 83% |
| Austria | $4.9M | 9.7% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $837K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $507K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $272K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $204K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $161K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $98K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $88K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 79% |
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 21% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 20% below the world average of $1.03, 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.
Soft drinks exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported soft drinks worth $598 thousand (1.4 thousand tonnes). Malawi alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $458K | 77% |
| South Africa | $65K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 7.7% |
| Australia | $22K | 3.7% |
| Greece | $2K | 0.4% |
| China | $2K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $1K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.1% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique soft drinks imports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported soft drinks worth $50.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 61.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($41.9 million), followed by Austria (10%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 501% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of soft drinks to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $50.5 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export soft drinks?
Yes. Mozambique exported $598 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2202.99 (78% of the value) and 2202.10 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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