Soybeans imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of soybeans by Mozambique reached $30.5 million in 2024 (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $98.0 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 | $30.5M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $41.5M | 78.2K t |
| 2022 | $98.0M | 129.1K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 38.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $797K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $793K | 1.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports soybeans from
Most of the value came from China (35%), United Arab Emirates (30%), Hong Kong (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 36% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9.3M | 31% |
| Hong Kong | $4.6M | 15% |
| India | $1.7M | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $903K | 3% |
| South Africa | $825K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $820K | 2.7% |
| Mauritius | $410K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $360K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $227K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 98% |
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 649% above the world average of $0.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soybeans exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported soybeans worth $27.2 million (38.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $14.6M | 54% |
| Pakistan | $9.7M | 36% |
| Malawi | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Botswana | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $225K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $193K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique soybeans imports (HS 1201): 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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported soybeans worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 55th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (30%) and Hong Kong (15%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 649% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soybeans to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $793 thousand in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $98.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export soybeans?
Yes. Mozambique exported $27.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Pakistan and Malawi. That compares with imports of $30.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1201.10 (98% of the value) and 1201.90 (2%).
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