Mozambique
U.S. Trade with Mozambique in 2023
Export Market Rank
#115 Among U.S. Agricultural Export Markets
Total Export Value
$17.37 Million
3-Year Average
$15.18 Million
Compound Average Growth
-1.04% (2014-2023)
Total Export Value 2014 - 2023
Export Value by Commodity 2023
Top 10 Exports to Mozambique in 2023
| Commodity | Total Value (USD) | Total Volume (Metric Tons) | 10-Year Average Value (USD) | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poultry Meat & Prods. (excl. eggs) | $7.59 Million | 7,255 | $2.23 Million | 348% |
| Other Intermediate Products | $5.68 Million | 4,718 | $2.64 Million | -10% |
| Milled Grains & Products | $1.61 Million | 1,563 | $1.6 Million | -31% |
| Wheat | $1.08 Million | 4,197 | $4.75 Million | -7% |
| Rice | $689,510 | 995 | $610,354 | --- |
| Vegetable Oils (excl. soybean) | $259,580 | 130 | $857,462 | --- |
| Pulses | $221,814 | 370 | $1.45 Million | --- |
| Beef & Beef Products | $120,959 | 109 | $344,315 | -89% |
| Pork & Pork Products | $54,000 | 24 | $82,633 | --- |
| Food Preparations | $31,514 | 0.84 | $155,010 | --- |
Data and Analysis
Mozambique has begun to draft a Biotechnology Law that will allow GE commercialization. The country planted its first genetically engineered (GE) corn trial in 2017 to test drought and pest resistance.
All the sections of the report have been updated based on website links and contacts, as well as to comply with the updated reporting instructions. The report lists major certificates and permits required to export food and agricultural products from the United States to Mozambique.
The report summarizes Mozambique’s general food laws, regulatory authorities, major import/export procedures, food and packaging/labeling regulations, registration measures, and other trade facilitation issues. Contact information for major government regulatory agencies and a list of useful local public and private sector contacts for additional technical product-specific information and import assistance is provided at the end of the report.
News and Features
News Release
USDA Highlights Life-Changing Impact of McGovern-Dole Program on African Day of School Feeding
USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small visited a USDA-supported school feeding program and garden at the Mungazine Primary School in Mozambique.
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack today announced the United States is investing $455 million to strengthen global food security and international capacity-building efforts.
For FY 2023, USDA anticipates awarding up to $224 million in new McGovern-Dole cooperative agreements. USDA has identified the following as priority countries for FY 2023: Cameroon, Haiti, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka, and Togo.