Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Mozambique reached $28.8 million in 2024 (15.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 7% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $63.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28.8M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.9M | 12.7K t |
| 2022 | $63.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $31.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $28.4M | 9.6K t |
Where Mozambique exports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to
Switzerland alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $26.4M | 92% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 6.1% |
| Malawi | $309K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $253K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $30K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Latvia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 67% |
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 33% |
| 1512.29 | Refined cottonseed oil | 0.1% |
| 1512.21 | Vegetable oils: cotton-seed oil and its fractions: crude, whether or not gossypol has been removed, not chemically modified | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 78% above the world average of $1.02. 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.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $17.5 million of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+629% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.3M | 53% |
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 30% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Argentina | $823K | 4.7% |
| Romania | $584K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $318K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $13K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $28.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 145 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from Mozambique?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by Sweden (6%) and Malawi (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average export price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $28.4 million in 2017 to $28.8 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $63.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. Mozambique imported $17.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Malaysia and Ukraine. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1512.11 (67% of the value) and 1512.19 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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