Unsaturated fatty acids imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported unsaturated fatty acids worth $2.2 million (859 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% 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 | $2.2M | 859 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 368 t |
| 2022 | $182K | 85 t |
| 2021 | $460K | 180 t |
| 2020 | $95K | 53 t |
| 2019 | $117K | 85 t |
| 2018 | $174K | 42 t |
| 2017 | $525K | 205 t |
Where Mozambique imports unsaturated fatty acids from
India alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+258% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 78% |
| China | $487K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.56 per kg, close to the world average of $2.86.
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 unsaturated fatty acids imports (HS 2916.15): 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 2916.15: Acids: unsaturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids: oleic, linoleic or linolenic acids, their salts and esters.
Common questions
What is the value of unsaturated fatty acids imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported unsaturated fatty acids worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 859 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply unsaturated fatty acids to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (22%) and Malaysia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of unsaturated fatty acids per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.56 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.86 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unsaturated fatty acids to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $525 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 319%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $690 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for unsaturated fatty acids?
The HS code for unsaturated fatty acids is subheading 2916.15. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2916 page.
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