Specialty coated paper imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.6 million of specialty coated paper in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $5.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 993 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 922 t |
Where Mozambique imports specialty coated paper from
Most of the value came from South Africa (23%), Spain (17%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 23% |
| Spain | $972K | 17% |
| Germany | $952K | 17% |
| China | $687K | 12% |
| Denmark | $417K | 7.4% |
| India | $334K | 5.9% |
| France | $287K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $195K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $154K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $149K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 4811
| 4811.59 | Plastic-coated paper | 82% |
| 4811.49 | Gummed and adhesive paper | 5.3% |
| 4811.90 | Specialty coated paper (other types) | 5.3% |
| 4811.41 | Self-adhesive paper | 4% |
| 4811.60 | Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper | 1.8% |
| 4811.51 | Plastic-coated paper (heavy, bleached) | 1.4% |
| 4811.10 | Bituminized and tarred paper | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4811.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, close to the world average of $2.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique specialty coated paper imports (HS 4811): 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 4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of specialty coated paper imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported specialty coated paper worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialty coated paper to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Spain (17%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialty coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialty coated paper to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialty coated paper?
The HS code for specialty coated paper is heading 4811. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4811.59 (82% of the value) and 4811.49 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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