Technical textile imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported technical textile worth $2.8 million (404 tonnes). Value fell 12% from 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 | $2.8M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 569 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 434 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 211 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 145 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 388 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 111 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 251 t |
Where Mozambique imports technical textile from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (45%), Canada (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 45% |
| Canada | $595K | 21% |
| China | $402K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $172K | 6.1% |
| Mauritius | $121K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $59K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $54K | 1.9% |
| United States | $52K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 5911
| 5911.90 | Technical textile (other articles) | 88% |
| 5911.10 | Card clothing and technical fabric | 4.3% |
| 5911.40 | Oil press straining cloth | 3.6% |
| 5911.20 | Bolting cloth | 3.1% |
| 5911.32 | Paper machine heavy fabric | 0.5% |
| 5911.31 | Paper machine endless fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.05 per kg, 53% below the world average of $15.14, 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 technical textile imports (HS 5911): 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 5911: Textile products and articles for technical uses; specified in note 7 to this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of technical textile imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported technical textile worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical textile to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Canada (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical textile per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $15.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical textile to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical textile?
The HS code for technical textile is heading 5911. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 5911.90 (88% of the value) and 5911.10 (4%).
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