Sugar imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sugar by Mozambique reached $52.8 million in 2024 (94.4 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $52.8M | 94.4K t |
| 2023 | $59.0M | 98.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 55.8K t |
| 2021 | $30.1M | 103.5K t |
| 2020 | $39.2M | 131.2K t |
| 2019 | $65.7M | 233.1K t |
| 2018 | $65.8M | 217.6K t |
| 2017 | $39.7M | 114.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports sugar from
One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Mauritius grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $30.2M | 57% |
| South Africa | $10.9M | 21% |
| India | $6.2M | 12% |
| Mauritius | $5.1M | 9.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $214K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $128K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 57% |
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 24% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 18% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 0.3% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sugar exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported sugar worth $48.6 million (63.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.7M | 61% |
| Madagascar | $5.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 4.9% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Botswana | $1.4M | 3% |
| Greece | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $586K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $516K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported sugar worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Mauritius grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.7 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2018 at $65.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export sugar?
Yes. Mozambique exported $48.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Madagascar and Italy. That compares with imports of $52.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1701.13 (57% of the value) and 1701.99 (24%).
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