Mozambique now requires a licence for every import of ceramic bricks, tiles and similar goods, under a Ministry of Economy order that took effect on 28 October. Importers must register, order two months ahead and pay a fee of one public-sector minimum wage per tonne; the ministry may also set quotas. Local products get preference when priced up to 20% above imports, and unlicensed imports face seizure and fines of 500 minimum wages per tonne. A government import advisory commission backed the mechanism in August. The rules shield domestic tile and brick makers from cheaper imports but may raise building costs; a first review is due within six months.
Sources
- Club of Mozambique (Lusa): https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-restricts-imports-of-ceramic-products-to-protect-domestic-industry-lusa-report/
- O.Económico: https://www.oeconomico.com/governo-impoe-licenciamento-previo-e-nova-taxa-sobre-importacao-de-produtos-ceramicos-para-proteger-industria-nacional/
- Club of Mozambique (August 2026, context): https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-prepares-restrictions-on-sliced-bread-imports-and-regulates-entry-of-ceramic-products/