Wadding (other materials) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.8 million of wadding (other materials) in 2024 (235 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 181 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $2.8M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $584K | 120 t |
| 2019 | $144K | 98 t |
| 2018 | $252K | 80 t |
| 2017 | $334K | 162 t |
Where Mozambique imports wadding (other materials) from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 99% |
| China | $33K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.91 per kg, 95% above the world average of $6.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 wadding (other materials) imports (HS 5601.29): 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 5601.29: Wadding: other articles thereof, other than of cotton or man-made fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of wadding (other materials) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported wadding (other materials) worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 235 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 181 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply wadding (other materials) to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (1%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of wadding (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.91 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $6.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wadding (other materials) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $334 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 739%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wadding (other materials)?
The HS code for wadding (other materials) is subheading 5601.29. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5601 page.
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