Accumulator imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported accumulator worth $28.0 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $35.5 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 | $28.0M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $35.5M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $31.9M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 25.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports accumulator from
Most of the value came from China (36%), South Africa (35%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 36% |
| South Africa | $9.8M | 35% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 7% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| India | $816K | 2.9% |
| United States | $436K | 1.6% |
| France | $431K | 1.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $421K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $339K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 30% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 29% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 20% |
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 14% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 5% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 1.6% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 71% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Mozambique
Exports of accumulator by Mozambique reached $696 thousand in 2024 (205 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $558K | 80% |
| South Africa | $112K | 16% |
| Zambia | $12K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 1.5% |
| Malawi | $3K | 0.4% |
| Iceland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Latvia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported accumulator worth $28.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of accumulator to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $28.0 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2022 at $35.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export accumulator?
Yes. Mozambique exported $696 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8507.20 (30% of the value) and 8507.10 (29%).
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