Tobacco products imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported tobacco products worth $31.2 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.8 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 | $31.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $40.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $29.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $29.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2019 | $31.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports tobacco products from
Zimbabwe alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $25.8M | 83% |
| India | $3.5M | 11% |
| South Africa | $865K | 2.8% |
| Turkey | $769K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $82K | 0.3% |
| Cambodia | $46K | 0.2% |
| Egypt | $32K | 0.1% |
| China | $12K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2403
| 2403.19 | Smoking tobacco | 67% |
| 2403.11 | Water pipe tobacco | 29% |
| 2403.99 | Tobacco products (other) | 4.5% |
| 2403.91 | Reconstituted tobacco | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.11 per kg, 71% below the world average of $17.71, 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 tobacco products imports (HS 2403): 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 2403: Manufactured tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes n.e.c; homogenised or reconstituted tobacco; tobacco extracts and essences.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco products imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported tobacco products worth $31.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco products to Mozambique?
Zimbabwe was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($25.8 million), followed by India (11%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.11 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $17.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tobacco products to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $31.2 million in 2024, an increase of 394%. The peak was 2023 at $40.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco products?
The HS code for tobacco products is heading 2403. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2403.19 (67% of the value) and 2403.11 (29%).
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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