Carbon steel line pipe exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carbon steel line pipe by Mozambique reached $6.0 million in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $770K | 1.4K t |
Where Mozambique exports carbon steel line pipe to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 100% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.76 per kg, 49% below the world average of $1.50, 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.
Carbon steel line pipe imports to Mozambique
Mozambique imported $379 thousand of carbon steel line pipe in 2024 (156 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $257K | 68% |
| South Africa | $103K | 27% |
| Spain | $10K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1% |
| India | $3K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique carbon steel line pipe exports (HS 7306.19): 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 7306.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines (other than of stainless steel or seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel line pipe exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported carbon steel line pipe worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 105 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries buy carbon steel line pipe from Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 100% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (0%) and Angola (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average export price of carbon steel line pipe per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.76 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of carbon steel line pipe from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $770 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 673%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import carbon steel line pipe?
Yes. Mozambique imported $379 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Africa and Spain. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel line pipe is subheading 7306.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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