Sunflower seed imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.7 million of sunflower seed in 2024 (158 tonnes). That is 1629% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% 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 | $2.7M | 158 t |
| 2023 | $159K | 12 t |
| 2022 | $19K | 18 t |
| 2021 | $10K | 11 t |
| 2020 | $142K | 52 t |
| 2019 | $113K | 29 t |
| 2018 | $10K | 9 t |
| 2017 | $239K | 57 t |
Where Mozambique imports sunflower seed from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+970% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 57% |
| Portugal | $695K | 25% |
| France | $221K | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $142K | 5.2% |
| Brazil | $107K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.34 per kg, 1893% above the world average of $0.87. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique sunflower seed imports (HS 1206): 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 1206: Sunflower seeds; whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower seed imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported sunflower seed worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply sunflower seed to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Portugal (25%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 970% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.34 per kg in 2024, 1893% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sunflower seed to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $238 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $429 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower seed?
The HS code for sunflower seed is heading 1206. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1206.00. It sits in HS chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1206 page.
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