Tobacco waste exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $11.7 million of tobacco waste in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value rose 47% 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 | $11.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 9.6K t |
Where Mozambique exports tobacco waste to
Most of it went to Poland (22%), Cote d'Ivoire (16%), Germany (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Madagascar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.5M | 22% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.9M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 10% |
| Philippines | $672K | 5.8% |
| Madagascar | $400K | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | $387K | 3.3% |
| Malaysia | $367K | 3.1% |
| Ukraine | $296K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco waste imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported tobacco waste worth $7.3 million (14.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $7.2M | 100% |
| Egypt | $27K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique tobacco waste exports (HS 2401.30): 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 2401.30: Tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco waste exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported tobacco waste worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 98 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy tobacco waste from Mozambique?
Poland was the largest buyer with 22% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (16%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 331% on the year.
What is the average export price of tobacco waste per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $0.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tobacco waste from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import tobacco waste?
Yes. Mozambique imported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe, Egypt and India. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco waste?
The HS code for tobacco waste is subheading 2401.30. It sits in HS chapter 24 (tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes; products, whether or not containing nicotine, intended for inhalation without combustion; other nicotine containing products intended for the intake of nicotine into the human body). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2401 page.
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