Aluminium cables imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium cables by Mozambique reached $14.0 million in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.6 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 | $14.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports aluminium cables from
India alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $7.4M | 53% |
| China | $5.8M | 42% |
| Cabo Verde | $350K | 2.5% |
| Bahrain | $325K | 2.3% |
| South Africa | $84K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $15K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7614
| 7614.90 | Aluminium: stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated), other than steel core | 76% |
| 7614.10 | Aluminium steel-cored cables | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7614.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 21% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Aluminium cables exports from Mozambique
Exports of aluminium cables by Mozambique reached $2.1 million in 2024 (604 tonnes). United States alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 54% |
| South Africa | $653K | 31% |
| Zambia | $177K | 8.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $136K | 6.4% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique aluminium cables imports (HS 7614): 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 7614: Aluminium; stranded wire, cables, plaited bands and the like, (not electrically insulated).
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium cables imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported aluminium cables worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium cables to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (42%) and Cabo Verde (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium cables to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024, an increase of 194%. The peak was 2022 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export aluminium cables?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium cables?
The HS code for aluminium cables is heading 7614. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7614.90 (76% of the value) and 7614.10 (24%).
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