Textile wadding imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of textile wadding by Mozambique reached $4.3 million in 2024 (501 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $4.3M | 501 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 335 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 355 t |
| 2020 | $933K | 223 t |
| 2019 | $608K | 220 t |
| 2018 | $644K | 148 t |
| 2017 | $438K | 194 t |
Where Mozambique imports textile wadding from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 68% |
| China | $1.0M | 24% |
| South Korea | $173K | 4% |
| India | $68K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $24K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $19K | 0.4% |
| Mauritius | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 5601
| 5601.29 | Wadding (other materials) | 65% |
| 5601.22 | Synthetic wadding | 21% |
| 5601.21 | Cotton wadding | 14% |
| 5601.30 | Textile flock and dust | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.65 per kg, 27% above the world average of $6.80. 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique textile wadding imports (HS 5601): 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 5601: Wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibres, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps.
Common questions
What is the value of textile wadding imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported textile wadding worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 501 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile wadding to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (24%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile wadding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.65 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $6.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile wadding to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $438 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 888%. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile wadding?
The HS code for textile wadding is heading 5601. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 5601.29 (65% of the value) and 5601.22 (21%).
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