Swimwear and activewear imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of swimwear and activewear by Mozambique reached $3.4 million in 2024 (248 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $3.4M | 248 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 456 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 626 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 399 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 684 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 377 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 535 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 180 t |
Where Mozambique imports swimwear and activewear from
South Africa alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 61% |
| China | $878K | 26% |
| Portugal | $145K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $56K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $28K | 0.8% |
| United States | $14K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $12K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 38% |
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 29% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 10% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 10% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 7% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 2.6% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 1.2% |
| 6211.20 | Ski suits | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.63 per kg, 49% below the world average of $26.92, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported swimwear and activewear worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (26%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.63 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $26.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 137%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6211.32 (38% of the value) and 6211.33 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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