Wooden crates and pallets imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.8 million of wooden crates and pallets in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $3.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 5.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports wooden crates and pallets from
South Africa alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 91% |
| Eswatini | $111K | 2.9% |
| China | $69K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $37K | 1% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $15K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $14K | 0.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $13K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $12K | 0.3% |
| Afghanistan | $8K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4415
| 4415.20 | Wooden pallets | 98% |
| 4415.10 | Wooden crates and boxes | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wooden crates and pallets exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported wooden crates and pallets worth $1.6 million (769 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique wooden crates and pallets imports (HS 4415): 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 4415: Packing cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings, of wood; cable-drums of wood; pallets, box pallets and other load boards, of wood; pallet collars of wood.
Common questions
What is the value of wooden crates and pallets imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported wooden crates and pallets worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply wooden crates and pallets to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Eswatini (3%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of wooden crates and pallets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wooden crates and pallets to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 44%. The peak was 2021 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export wooden crates and pallets?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Portugal. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wooden crates and pallets?
The HS code for wooden crates and pallets is heading 4415. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 4415.20 (98% of the value) and 4415.10 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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