Wheat imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $251.7 million of wheat in 2024 (820.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 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 | $251.7M | 820.2K t |
| 2023 | $303.6M | 893.2K t |
| 2022 | $278.1M | 759.6K t |
| 2021 | $231.0M | 771.8K t |
| 2020 | $270.6M | 1.13M t |
| 2019 | $159.9M | 684.9K t |
| 2018 | $131.2M | 574.7K t |
| 2017 | $155.2M | 691.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports wheat from
The largest suppliers were Russia (48%), Canada (15%), Argentina (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $121.1M | 48% |
| Canada | $38.6M | 15% |
| Argentina | $28.3M | 11% |
| Lithuania | $19.3M | 7.7% |
| Australia | $16.2M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 3.5% |
| Latvia | $6.2M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 1.8% |
| United States | $4.1M | 1.6% |
| Estonia | $3.1M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 1001
| 1001.99 | Common wheat grain | 90% |
| 1001.19 | Durum wheat grain | 10% |
| 1001.11 | Durum wheat seed | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.31 per kg, close to the world average of $0.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wheat exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported wheat worth $22.3 million (50.1 thousand tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $21.9M | 98% |
| Zambia | $245K | 1.1% |
| Malawi | $174K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $29K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported wheat worth $251.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 820.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Mozambique?
Russia was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($121.1 million), followed by Canada (15%) and Argentina (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.31 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.2 million in 2017 to $251.7 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $303.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $222.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export wheat?
Yes. Mozambique exported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $229.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 1001.99 (90% of the value) and 1001.19 (10%).
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