Tobacco leaf exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported tobacco leaf worth $258.1 million (49.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $258.1M | 49.4K t |
| 2023 | $216.6M | 45.1K t |
| 2022 | $214.4M | 51.2K t |
| 2021 | $265.5M | 69.0K t |
| 2020 | $321.6M | 64.1K t |
| 2019 | $232.8M | 60.9K t |
| 2018 | $237.8M | 47.6K t |
| 2017 | $265.4M | 51.7K t |
Where Mozambique exports tobacco leaf to
Most of it went to Poland (15%), Turkey (13%), Belgium (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 89% |
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 6.5% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco waste | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.23 per kg, close to the world average of $5.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco leaf imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported tobacco leaf worth $19.3 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+250% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $12.4M | 65% |
| India | $5.7M | 30% |
| Malawi | $455K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $407K | 2.1% |
| China | $174K | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $27K | 0.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $22K | 0.1% |
| Dominica | $4K | 0% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0% |
| Slovakia | $4K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique tobacco leaf exports (HS 2401): 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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported tobacco leaf worth $258.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 135 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco leaf from Mozambique?
Poland was the largest buyer with 15% of the value ($38.8 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 40%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.23 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $5.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tobacco leaf from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $265.4 million in 2017 to $258.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $321.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $251.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import tobacco leaf?
Yes. Mozambique imported $19.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, India and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $238.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2401.20 (89% of the value) and 2401.10 (6%).
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