Wood joinery and carpentry exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique exported wood joinery and carpentry worth $4.4 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $36.1 million.
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 | $4.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 16.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 17.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.1M | 64.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 5.3K t |
Where Mozambique exports wood joinery and carpentry to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 85% |
| Vietnam | $579K | 13% |
| France | $49K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $34K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $8K | 0.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4418
| 4418.79 | Wood flooring panels (other) | 99% |
| 4418.99 | Wood joinery and carpentry (other) | 0.8% |
| 4418.20 | Wooden doors | 0.1% |
| 4418.91 | Bamboo joinery | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4418.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 38% below the world average of $2.45, 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.
Wood joinery and carpentry imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $3.0 million of wood joinery and carpentry in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (39%), China (34%), Portugal (12%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.2M | 39% |
| China | $1.0M | 34% |
| Portugal | $368K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $144K | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $118K | 4% |
| Austria | $66K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.9% |
| Indonesia | $22K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $12K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $12K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique wood joinery and carpentry exports (HS 4418): 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 4418: Builders' joinery and carpentry of wood, including cellular wood panels, assembled flooring panels, shingles and shakes.
Common questions
What is the value of wood joinery and carpentry exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported wood joinery and carpentry worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries buy wood joinery and carpentry from Mozambique?
China was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average export price of wood joinery and carpentry per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $2.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wood joinery and carpentry from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2019 at $36.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import wood joinery and carpentry?
Yes. Mozambique imported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, China and Portugal. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wood joinery and carpentry?
The HS code for wood joinery and carpentry is heading 4418. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4418.79 (99% of the value) and 4418.99 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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