T-shirt and vest imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of t-shirt and vest by Mozambique reached $16.6 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $24.0 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 | $16.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $24.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $8.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports t-shirt and vest from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+882% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 59% |
| Portugal | $2.3M | 14% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 11% |
| India | $703K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $408K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $321K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $191K | 1.2% |
| Indonesia | $189K | 1.1% |
| Madagascar | $133K | 0.8% |
| Thailand | $121K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6109
| 6109.10 | Cotton knit t-shirt | 62% |
| 6109.90 | Knit t-shirt (other fibres) | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6109.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.69 per kg, 64% below the world average of $21.32, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique t-shirt and vest imports (HS 6109): 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 6109: T-shirts, singlets and other vests; knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of t-shirt and vest imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported t-shirt and vest worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply t-shirt and vest to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Portugal (14%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 982% on the year.
What is the average import price of t-shirt and vest per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.69 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $21.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of t-shirt and vest to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. The peak was 2023 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for t-shirt and vest?
The HS code for t-shirt and vest is heading 6109. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6109.10 (62% of the value) and 6109.90 (38%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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