Binoculars and telescopes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of binoculars and telescopes by Mozambique reached $9.7 million in 2024 (7 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 721% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% 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 | $9.7M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $342K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $466K | 3 t |
| 2020 | $124K | 25 t |
| 2019 | $96K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $43K | 17 t |
| 2017 | $72K | 4 t |
Where Mozambique imports binoculars and telescopes from
The largest suppliers were France (43%), Portugal (36%), United States (21%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+947% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $4.1M | 43% |
| Portugal | $3.5M | 36% |
| United States | $2.0M | 21% |
| China | $18K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $15K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9005
| 9005.80 | Telescopes and monoculars | 85% |
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 8.1% |
| 9005.90 | Binocular and telescope parts | 7.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,309.81 per kg, 1692% above the world average of $73.08. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 binoculars and telescopes imports (HS 9005): 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 9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars and telescopes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported binoculars and telescopes worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 721% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars and telescopes to Mozambique?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Portugal (36%) and the United States (21%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 947% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars and telescopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,309.81 per kg in 2024, 1692% above the world average of $73.08 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of binoculars and telescopes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
The HS code for binoculars and telescopes is heading 9005. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 9005.80 (85% of the value) and 9005.10 (8%).
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