Soya bean oil imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported soya bean oil worth $138.4 million (136.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $255.1 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 | $138.4M | 136.2K t |
| 2023 | $163.0M | 184.2K t |
| 2022 | $255.1M | 175.7K t |
| 2021 | $172.9M | 150.2K t |
| 2020 | $106.3M | 146.0K t |
| 2019 | $103.9M | 156.0K t |
| 2018 | $105.8M | 138.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.4M | 24.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports soya bean oil from
One supplier dominates: Argentina accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $113.4M | 82% |
| South Africa | $11.7M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 5.2% |
| Paraguay | $5.0M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0% |
| China | $6K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1507
| 1507.10 | Crude soybean oil | 98% |
| 1507.90 | Refined soybean oil | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.02 per kg, close to the world average of $1.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soya bean oil exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $99.2 million of soya bean oil in 2024 (78.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $85.8M | 87% |
| Zambia | $13.2M | 13% |
| South Africa | $188K | 0.2% |
| United States | $40K | 0% |
| Mauritius | $7K | 0% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
| Liberia | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique soya bean oil imports (HS 1507): 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 1507: Soya-bean oil and its fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of soya bean oil imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported soya bean oil worth $138.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 136.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply soya bean oil to Mozambique?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($113.4 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of soya bean oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soya bean oil to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.4 million in 2017 to $138.4 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. The peak was 2022 at $255.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $134.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export soya bean oil?
Yes. Mozambique exported $99.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $39.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for soya bean oil?
The HS code for soya bean oil is heading 1507. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1507.10 (98% of the value) and 1507.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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