Analytical instruments imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by Mozambique reached $14.3 million in 2024 (71 tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $14.3M | 71 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 186 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 106 t |
| 2021 | $11.7M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 90 t |
| 2019 | $8.9M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 147 t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 56 t |
Where Mozambique imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (24%), United States (14%), Austria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+460% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.4M | 24% |
| United States | $2.0M | 14% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 8.8% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 8.4% |
| China | $839K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $686K | 4.8% |
| Spain | $620K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $547K | 3.8% |
| Canada | $536K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $535K | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 28% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 17% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 17% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 17% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 15% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $202.32 per kg, close to the world average of $222.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Analytical instruments exports from Mozambique
Exports of analytical instruments by Mozambique reached $299 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (43%), France (32%), South Africa (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $130K | 43% |
| France | $97K | 32% |
| South Africa | $21K | 7% |
| Malawi | $11K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $10K | 3.3% |
| Kenya | $8K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2% |
| Brunei | $5K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $4K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported analytical instruments worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by the United States (14%) and Austria (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 460% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $202.32 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Mozambique exported $299 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 9027.90 (28% of the value) and 9027.50 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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