How much zirconium does Mozambique produce and export?
Mozambique is the 3rd largest producer of zirconium: 160,000 tonnes in 2025, 13% of the world's 1.2 million tonnes (USGS MCS). It is the 5th largest exporter by value: $112.7 million in 2024, 6.6% of world exports of zirconium ore and concentrate (HS 261510) (CEPII BACI). Its biggest customer is China, which takes 66% of its zirconium exports by value.
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Mozambique's zirconium production
| World rank | Production (tonnes) | Share of world | Ten-year growth | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 160,000 tonnes | 13% | — | 2025 |
USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, MCS 2026.
Mozambique's zirconium exports
| World rank | Export value | Share of world exports | Quantity (tonnes) | Average value per tonne | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | $112.7 million | 6.6% | 184,639 t | $610 | 2024 |
CEPII BACI international trade database (HS22, V202601), HS 261510 (Zirconium ores and concentrates).
Where Mozambique's zirconium goes
| Destination | Value | Share of Mozambique's exports |
|---|---|---|
| China | $75M | 66% |
| Italy | $16M | 14% |
| Spain | $8M | 6.8% |
| Netherlands | $7M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $4M | 3.6% |
Cite as: Commodity Origins, "Mozambique zirconium: production, exports and prices", https://commodityorigins.com/countries/MOZ/zirconium/ (CC BY 4.0). Rankings count only countries reporting to the sources named; this page is shown only for top-five producers or exporters with at least 3% of the world total. Report an issue with this page.