Worn clothing imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of worn clothing by Mozambique reached $24.1 million in 2024 (66.5 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $96.1 million.
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 | $24.1M | 66.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 43.9K t |
| 2022 | $96.1M | 88.7K t |
| 2021 | $67.3M | 205.1K t |
| 2020 | $60.9M | 74.9K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 935.4K t |
| 2018 | $50.1M | 249.0K t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 36.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports worn clothing from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (20%), China (17%), United Arab Emirates (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+965% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $4.9M | 21% |
| China | $4.2M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 13% |
| Switzerland | $1.5M | 6.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| India | $932K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $768K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $717K | 3% |
| Portugal | $672K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.36 per kg, 60% below the world average of $0.91, 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 worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported worn clothing worth $24.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Mozambique?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by China (17%) and the United Arab Emirates (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 965% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.36 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn clothing to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $24.1 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $96.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $51.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
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