Base stations imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $7.2 million of base stations in 2024 (142 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $18.2 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 | $7.2M | 142 t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 214 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 213 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 160 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 330 t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 127 t |
Where Mozambique imports base stations from
The largest suppliers were Israel (37%), China (30%), Sweden (24%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.7M | 37% |
| China | $2.1M | 30% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 24% |
| South Africa | $317K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $166K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $105K | 1.5% |
| Singapore | $31K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.2% |
| Philippines | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $13K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.92 per kg, 44% below the world average of $90.45, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported base stations worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 142 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Mozambique?
Israel was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (30%) and Sweden (24%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.92 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $90.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $18.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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