Uncoated paperboard imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of uncoated paperboard by Mozambique reached $5.6 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $5.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports uncoated paperboard from
Most of the value came from India (33%), China (24%), Vietnam (13%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.9M | 33% |
| China | $1.4M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $707K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $458K | 8.1% |
| Egypt | $352K | 6.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $276K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $266K | 4.7% |
| Indonesia | $138K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $130K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $47K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 4805
| 4805.24 | Light testliner (recycled linerboard, under 150g/m2) | 59% |
| 4805.19 | Fluting paper (other types) | 19% |
| 4805.11 | Semi-chemical fluting paper | 14% |
| 4805.25 | Heavy testliner (recycled linerboard, over 150g/m2) | 3.8% |
| 4805.12 | Paper and paperboard: uncoated, straw fluting paper, rolls or sheets | 2.1% |
| 4805.91 | Uncoated paperboard (light, under 150g/m2) | 1.1% |
| 4805.93 | Uncoated paperboard (heavy, 225g/m2+) | 1% |
| 4805.40 | Filter paper and paperboard | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
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 uncoated paperboard imports (HS 4805): 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 4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of uncoated paperboard imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported uncoated paperboard worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply uncoated paperboard to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (24%) and Vietnam (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of uncoated paperboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of uncoated paperboard to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for uncoated paperboard?
The HS code for uncoated paperboard is heading 4805. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4805.24 (58% of the value) and 4805.19 (19%).
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