Cars imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cars by Mozambique reached $72.6 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $140.0 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 | $72.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $140.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $100.0M | 13.8K t |
| 2021 | $106.9M | 16.6K t |
| 2020 | $83.7M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $116.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2018 | $89.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $56.5M | 5.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports cars from
One supplier dominates: Japan accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $37.4M | 52% |
| South Africa | $11.9M | 16% |
| India | $4.2M | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $3.8M | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $2.6M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $931K | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $779K | 1.1% |
| Malaysia | $734K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 27% |
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 26% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 21% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 14% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 4.3% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 3.4% |
| 8703.31 | Diesel cars <1500cc | 1.9% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.65 per kg, close to the world average of $16.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cars exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $1.0 million of cars in 2024 (89 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (30%), Malawi (21%), New Zealand (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $307K | 30% |
| Malawi | $211K | 21% |
| New Zealand | $127K | 13% |
| South Africa | $91K | 9% |
| Botswana | $81K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $45K | 4.4% |
| United States | $35K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $35K | 3.5% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $16K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported cars worth $72.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Mozambique?
Japan was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.65 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.5 million in 2017 to $72.6 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $140.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $95.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export cars?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Malawi and New Zealand. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $71.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8703.22 (26% of the value) and 8703.23 (26%).
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