Aluminium ingots exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of aluminium ingots by Mozambique reached $1.86 billion in 2024 (717.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.86B | 717.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.49B | 577.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.00B | 507.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.01B | 396.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.36B | 499.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.15B | 635.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.42B | 512.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.11B | 481.5K t |
Where Mozambique exports aluminium ingots to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (20%), Singapore (18%), United Kingdom (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $367.4M | 20% |
| Singapore | $341.5M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $310.4M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $215.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $122.2M | 6.6% |
| Spain | $100.0M | 5.4% |
| Greece | $96.5M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $79.6M | 4.3% |
| Bulgaria | $54.6M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $46.4M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 7601
| 7601.10 | Pure aluminium ingots | 98% |
| 7601.20 | Aluminium alloy ingots | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7601.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.59 per kg, close to the world average of $2.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium ingots imports to Mozambique
Imports of aluminium ingots by Mozambique reached $10.9 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). India alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 78% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $267K | 2.5% |
| China | $264K | 2.4% |
| Bahrain | $223K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $133K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $91K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique aluminium ingots exports (HS 7601): 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 7601: Aluminium; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium ingots exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported aluminium ingots worth $1.86 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 717.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 161 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium ingots from Mozambique?
Italy was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($367.4 million), followed by Singapore (18%) and the United Kingdom (17%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 25 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium ingots from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.11 billion in 2017 to $1.86 billion in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2021 at $2.01 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.55 billion a year.
Does Mozambique also import aluminium ingots?
Yes. Mozambique imported $10.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Zimbabwe and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.85 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium ingots?
The HS code for aluminium ingots is heading 7601. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7601.10 (98% of the value) and 7601.20 (2%).
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