Air compressor imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Mozambique reached $39.5 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $39.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $32.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 3.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports air compressor from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Africa (20%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.2M | 44% |
| South Africa | $7.9M | 20% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| India | $1.6M | 4% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $990K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $571K | 1.5% |
| France | $392K | 1% |
| Belgium | $342K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 22% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 22% |
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 20% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 17% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 5.6% |
| 8414.20 | Manual air pumps | 5.2% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 5.1% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.27 per kg, close to the world average of $13.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Air compressor exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $1.9 million of air compressor in 2024 (423 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (46%), Italy (37%), South Africa (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $880K | 46% |
| Italy | $713K | 37% |
| South Africa | $265K | 14% |
| Angola | $45K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.2% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique air compressor imports (HS 8414): 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: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported air compressor worth $39.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($17.2 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.27 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air compressor to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $39.5 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export air compressor?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Italy and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $37.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8414.51 (22% of the value) and 8414.90 (21%).
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