Wheat flour exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported wheat flour worth $6.0 million (9.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 40% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $168K | 438 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1 t |
Where Mozambique exports wheat flour to
One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $3.2M | 54% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 43% |
| Eswatini | $136K | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0.4% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $1K | 0% |
| Greece | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.63 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.45. 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.
Wheat flour imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $411 thousand of wheat flour in 2024 (673 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (49%), Turkey (28%), India (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $203K | 50% |
| Turkey | $115K | 28% |
| India | $44K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 6.1% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 3% |
| Italy | $10K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique wheat flour exports (HS 1101): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 1101: Wheat or meslin flour.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat flour exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported wheat flour worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy wheat flour from Mozambique?
Malawi was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and Eswatini (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average export price of wheat flour per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.63 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wheat flour from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 348%. The peak was 2021 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import wheat flour?
Yes. Mozambique imported $411 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Turkey and India. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat flour?
The HS code for wheat flour is heading 1101. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1101.00. It sits in HS chapter 11 (products of the milling industry; malt, starches, inulin, wheat gluten). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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