Coaxial cable imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.3 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (909 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.4 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 | $5.3M | 909 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 680 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 188.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 173.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 101.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 41.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 72.5K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 123.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports coaxial cable from
Most of the value came from Portugal (40%), South Africa (24%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.1M | 40% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 24% |
| China | $1.2M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $284K | 5.4% |
| India | $115K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $38K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $27K | 0.5% |
| Mexico | $27K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.79 per kg, 51% below the world average of $11.87, 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 coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported coaxial cable worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 909 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.79 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2020 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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