Boring machinery parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of boring machinery parts by Mozambique reached $6.1 million in 2024 (783 tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $28.6 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 | $6.1M | 783 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 646 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 478 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 290 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 824 t |
| 2019 | $28.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 15.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports boring machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (25%), China (21%), India (14%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 25% |
| China | $1.3M | 21% |
| India | $829K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $807K | 13% |
| United States | $397K | 6.5% |
| Kenya | $233K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $193K | 3.2% |
| Portugal | $172K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $112K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $90K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.76 per kg, 39% below the world average of $12.81, 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.
Boring machinery parts exports from Mozambique
Exports of boring machinery parts by Mozambique reached $390 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (42%), United Arab Emirates (20%), South Africa (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+835% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $162K | 42% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 20% |
| South Africa | $42K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 9.6% |
| Angola | $21K | 5.4% |
| United States | $20K | 5.1% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 4.6% |
| Namibia | $5K | 1.4% |
| Brunei | $3K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported boring machinery parts worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 783 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (21%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.76 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2019 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. Mozambique exported $390 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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