Aluminium sheet imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium sheet by Mozambique reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 824 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 886 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 792 t |
Where Mozambique imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 73% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $132K | 2.4% |
| India | $95K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $40K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $36K | 0.7% |
| United States | $33K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 49% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 24% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 16% |
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aluminium sheet exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $224 thousand of aluminium sheet in 2024 (21 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $157K | 70% |
| United States | $67K | 30% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported aluminium sheet worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United Arab Emirates (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $3.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export aluminium sheet?
Yes. Mozambique exported $224 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7606.91 (49% of the value) and 7606.11 (24%).
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