Unsaturated carboxylic acid imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.3 million of unsaturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 775 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 337 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 579 t |
| 2020 | $648K | 371 t |
| 2019 | $945K | 409 t |
| 2018 | $586K | 254 t |
| 2017 | $782K | 353 t |
Where Mozambique imports unsaturated carboxylic acid from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 62% |
| China | $1.1M | 34% |
| South Africa | $94K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $29K | 0.9% |
| United States | $6K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2916
| 2916.15 | Unsaturated fatty acids | 66% |
| 2916.19 | Unsaturated monocarboxylic acids (other) | 15% |
| 2916.39 | Aromatic carboxylic acids (other) | 10% |
| 2916.31 | Benzoic acid | 7.9% |
| 2916.11 | Acrylic acid | 0.8% |
| 2916.20 | Cyclic monocarboxylic acids | 0.2% |
| 2916.32 | Benzoyl derivatives | 0.2% |
| 2916.12 | Acrylic acid esters | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2916.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, close to the world average of $2.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unsaturated carboxylic acid exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $495 thousand of unsaturated carboxylic acid in 2024 (274 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+746% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $471K | 95% |
| Zimbabwe | $25K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique unsaturated carboxylic acid imports (HS 2916): 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 2916: Acids; unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic, cyclic monocarboxylic, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated carboxylic acid imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported unsaturated carboxylic acid worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated carboxylic acid to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (34%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated carboxylic acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $2.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unsaturated carboxylic acid to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $782 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 327%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export unsaturated carboxylic acid?
Yes. Mozambique exported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid?
The HS code for unsaturated carboxylic acid is heading 2916. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2916.15 (66% of the value) and 2916.19 (14%).
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