Water-based paint imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of water-based paint by Mozambique reached $11.3 million in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $11.3M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 5.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports water-based paint from
South Africa alone supplied 90% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $10.1M | 90% |
| Egypt | $333K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $296K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $221K | 2% |
| China | $110K | 1% |
| Spain | $73K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $30K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $22K | 0.2% |
| Senegal | $18K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3209
| 3209.10 | Acrylic water-based paint | 79% |
| 3209.90 | Water-based polymer paint | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.32 per kg, 25% below the world average of $3.08, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 water-based paint imports (HS 3209): 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 3209: Paints and varnishes (including enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of water-based paint imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported water-based paint worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply water-based paint to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and the United Arab Emirates (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of water-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.32 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $3.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of water-based paint to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for water-based paint?
The HS code for water-based paint is heading 3209. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 3209.10 (78% of the value) and 3209.90 (22%).
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