Air and gas compressors (other) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $7.9 million of air and gas compressors (other) in 2024 (895 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 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 | $7.9M | 895 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 833 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 683 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 664 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 622 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 930 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 628 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 399 t |
Where Mozambique imports air and gas compressors (other) from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (29%), China (23%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 30% |
| China | $1.8M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 17% |
| Portugal | $391K | 5% |
| Belgium | $326K | 4.1% |
| United States | $321K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $300K | 3.8% |
| India | $296K | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $219K | 2.8% |
| France | $105K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.78 per kg, 56% below the world average of $20.02, 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.
Air and gas compressors (other) exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported air and gas compressors (other) worth $260 thousand (82 tonnes). South Africa alone took 67% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $174K | 67% |
| Zimbabwe | $59K | 23% |
| Angola | $18K | 6.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 1.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.9% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $1K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique air and gas compressors (other) imports (HS 8414.80): 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 8414.80: Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.c. in heading no. 8414.
Common questions
What is the value of air and gas compressors (other) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported air and gas compressors (other) worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 895 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply air and gas compressors (other) to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of air and gas compressors (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.78 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $20.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air and gas compressors (other) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export air and gas compressors (other)?
Yes. Mozambique exported $260 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for air and gas compressors (other)?
The HS code for air and gas compressors (other) is subheading 8414.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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