Yeast imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Mozambique reached $8.2 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.0 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 | $8.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 4.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports yeast from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Africa (39%), Turkey (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 45% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 39% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $126K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.1% |
| Iran | $8K | 0.1% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 68% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 30% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
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 yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported yeast worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (39%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (68% of the value) and 2102.30 (30%).
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