Spirits and liqueurs imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Mozambique reached $7.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 74% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $84.0 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 | $7.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $84.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $18.7M | 4.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports spirits and liqueurs from
Most of the value came from South Africa (36%), China (22%), Ireland (13%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+575% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.7M | 36% |
| China | $1.6M | 22% |
| Ireland | $995K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $980K | 13% |
| India | $329K | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $238K | 3.2% |
| Tanzania | $146K | 2% |
| Portugal | $132K | 1.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $118K | 1.6% |
| France | $75K | 1% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 35% |
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 35% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 16% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 8.3% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 4.2% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 1.1% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.47 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
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 spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported spirits and liqueurs worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (22%) and Ireland (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 575% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.7 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $84.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2208.90 (35% of the value) and 2208.30 (34%).
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