Urea fertilizer imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $74.7 million of urea fertilizer in 2024 (186.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $310.7 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 | $74.7M | 186.5K t |
| 2023 | $46.4M | 75.3K t |
| 2022 | $310.7M | 563.9K t |
| 2021 | $160.3M | 272.9K t |
| 2020 | $45.8M | 205.2K t |
| 2019 | $102.0M | 469.9K t |
| 2018 | $27.6M | 100.0K t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 68.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports urea fertilizer from
Most of the value came from Oman (30%), United Arab Emirates (28%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Oman grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $22.2M | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $21.2M | 28% |
| Malaysia | $12.0M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.0M | 16% |
| Qatar | $5.1M | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 2.4% |
| China | $341K | 0.5% |
| Indonesia | $89K | 0.1% |
| India | $16K | 0% |
| Egypt | $15K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.40 per kg, close to the world average of $0.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Urea fertilizer exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported urea fertilizer worth $7.3 million (14.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zambia (32%), Malawi (24%), Mauritius (21%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.4M | 32% |
| Malawi | $1.7M | 24% |
| Mauritius | $1.5M | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.5M | 20% |
| South Africa | $90K | 1.2% |
| Madagascar | $78K | 1.1% |
| Eswatini | $75K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique urea fertilizer imports (HS 3102.10): 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 3102.10: Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, urea, whether or not in aqueous solution.
Common questions
What is the value of urea fertilizer imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported urea fertilizer worth $74.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply urea fertilizer to Mozambique?
Oman was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (28%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 205% on the year.
What is the average import price of urea fertilizer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.40 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of urea fertilizer to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $74.7 million in 2024, an increase of 365%. The peak was 2022 at $310.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $98.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export urea fertilizer?
Yes. Mozambique exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Malawi and Mauritius. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $67.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for urea fertilizer?
The HS code for urea fertilizer is subheading 3102.10. It sits in HS chapter 31 (fertilizers). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3102 page.
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